Kerala: Padmanabhaswamy Temple opens for devotees with strict COVID-19 protocols
As many as 200 devotees offered prayers at the Padmanabhaswamy temple on August 26
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On August 26, Kerala's Padmanabhaswamy temple was opened for devotees adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols
The temple had not allowed devotees inside since March 21 in view of the pandemic.
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According to reports, as many as 200 devotees offered prayers this morning (August 26)
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To ensure social distancing, floor markings had been made for devotees at the temple
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The devotees who are willing to offer prayers have to book for darshan online through the temple website www.spst.in, a day ahead of their visit to the shrine
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They also should keep a copy of their original Aadhaar card along with them during the temple visit.
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However, those over 60 and children less than 10 years of age have been barred entry.
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The darshan is from 8 am to 11am and from 5 pm to deep aradhana around 6.45 pm.