Siddhivinayak temple to remain shut in view of Covid-19

The famous Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai will remain shut to devotees from this evening till further notice to check the spread of coronavirus, the temple authorities have announced. The temple, dedicated to the Lord Ganesha, is the latest among a string of temples to respond to the virus threat.

Earlier, the temples at Shirdi and Sabarimala had asked devotees to postpone their visit for a few weeks. As the number of patients affected by the virus across the country rose to 116, the Delhi government announced a series of restrictions, which includes a ban on gatherings of 50 and more people.