Maharashtra shrines reopen today

Places of religious worship in Maharashtra will reopen from Monday. As per SOPs, devotees will be allowed inside religious places in a staggered manner.

Only asymptomatic persons will be allowed and wearing of face masks will be mandatory. Touching of statues, holy books and idols not allowed.

Only recorded devotional music can be played and choir or singing groups will not be allowed. There’ll be no physical offering of ‘prasad’ and distribution of holy water. PTI