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COVID-19: Devotees not allowed to visit temples on Janamashtami in Delhi

By ANI | Updated: August 30, 2021 12:55 IST

Delhi Police on Sunday announced that devotees will not be allowed to visit temples on Janamashtami, as per the Delhi Disaster Management Authority's (DDMA) guidelines.

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Delhi Police on Sunday announced that devotees will not be allowed to visit temples on Janamashtami, as per the Delhi Disaster Management Authority's (DDMA) guidelines.

The guidelines prohibit religious gatherings due to COVID-19.

RP Meena, DCP, South-East, Delhi Police speaking tosaid," Devotees will not be permitted to visit temples on Janamashtami as DDMA guidelines prohibit religious gatherings."

Hre further said, "We will urge people to celebrate it at their homes & not to gather at temples. Action will be taken against those violating guidelines."

( With inputs from ANI )

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