Tara Tarini Temple, one of the famous Shakti temples in the state, located near Purushotel Mampur in Ganjam has not opened its door for worshipers even though the bar when entering several other religious places in the district has long been raised after repairs in the Covid-19 situation here.
The temple, located on the top of the hill on the banks of the Rushikulkya River, is among places of worship to close in mid-April after the resurrection of new cases.
“Even though we were allowed to open other religious places while maintaining the Covid protocol, we limited the public to visit Tara Tarini Temple to accelerate the ongoing development work in its place,” District Collector (Ganjam) Vijay Amruta Kouse.
He added, “The work of infrastructure development worth around Rs 50 Crore has occurred inside the temple place to turn it into an interesting religious destination in the state.
We have set the target to complete all works in November.
We must slow down the pace of work if the worshipers are permitted Enter the temple.
Moreover, the limit wall has not been built.
So visiting the Hilltop Temple with children behind it will be full of risks for worshipers , Interpretation center, toilet complex, etc.
The source said the meditation hall and point of view would be developed at the top of the hill behind the temple.
Working on building a slope of temple protection with an estimated cost of more than RS 23 Crore almost over, they added.
Twin Dewi Tara Tarini was considered a god of the chairman of the Ganjam.
Thousands of people from distant places visiting the temple every Tuesday.
However, Sevayats from the temple, expressed their displeasure on restrictions on visitor entries.
“We depend on Dakshina (donations) from worshipers, who visited the temple, to meet needs.
Because they have not been allowed to enter the temple, we face difficulties in defending our family,” said Tapan Rana, one of Sevayats.