Ahmedabad: The Governmentum Government announces the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the upcoming festival of Janmashtami and Ganeshotsav has given a reason to cheer on the lakh worshiper who visited the temple temple which was famous in this country during this period.
The night curfew will be worn on Janmashtami (August 30) from 1am at eight major cities of the country according to new guidelines from the state government.
Famous temples of Dewa Krishna in Dwarka, Dakor and Shamalji witnessed around 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh visitors a day during the Janmashtami period and this year was also a large number, because the number of Covid-19 cases remained low for some time.
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Last year, these temples were closed during Janmashtami because of the high number of Covid cases.
Dwarkadhish Temple at Devbhumi Dwarka District received around 1.5 lakh visitors a day during the celebration period, said Mukesh Pandya, Devbhumi Dwarka District collector.
“Janmashtami is a great day.
Last year, the temple was closed to Darshan so many worshipers would look forward to today.
We have also made arrangements for Live Darshan,” Pandya said.
He said SOP was strictly followed.
The circle has been pulled along the line of Darshan and the barricade has been placed to prevent density, Kanu Patel said, the Trust Manager of Shamalaji Temple.
The temple in the Aravalli district, was also dedicated to Lord Krishna, expecting 50,000 to 60,000 worshipers during the Janmashtami festival.
Some steps in place in temples are mandatory facial masks, single and outgoing entry points, steel stems on both sides, cleaning placement, adequate thermal scanner and security to maintain distance.
Lokmela and Makti Fod are not permitted this year, according to the guidelines.
Ravindra Upadhyay, Dakor Manager Temple Trust, said only 200 people were allowed to visit at a time and they put barricades and other steps to avoid density.
Usually locals visit temples in the middle of the night for Darshan, so follow the rules to avoid density will not be a challenge, he said.
About 60,000 visitors are expected during the Janmashtami at the Dakor Temple.
The previous state government was considering the three Krishna Temple in the state to check the spread of Covid-19 but given the low number of cases in the last two months, he decided to keep them open, said Source Privy for the development.
“It’s also the time when worshipers contribute generously to temples,” added the source.