Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu's Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple opens after 165 days

As a part of the new relaxations under Unlock 4, Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai re-opened

<p>Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai re-opened on Tuesday (September 1) after 165 days as part of the new relaxations under Unlock 4.<br />&nbsp;</p>

Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai re-opened on Tuesday (September 1) after 165 days as part of the new relaxations under Unlock 4.

<p><br />The temple was closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.<br />&nbsp;</p>

The temple was closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

<p>Following social distancing norms, devotees queued up outside the temple to offer their prayers to the deity.</p>

Following social distancing norms, devotees queued up outside the temple to offer their prayers to the deity.

<p><br />Before entering the temple, the temperature of the devotees were monitored.</p>

Before entering the temple, the temperature of the devotees were monitored.

<p><br />The children under the age of 10, pregnant women and people above the age of 60 years are not allowed to visit the temple.&nbsp;</p>

The children under the age of 10, pregnant women and people above the age of 60 years are not allowed to visit the temple. 

<p>The devotees are also not allowed to offer any food items to the deity as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the virus.</p>

The devotees are also not allowed to offer any food items to the deity as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the virus.