Shirdi Sai Baba Temple reopens, devotees to show RT-PCR result at gate

Shirdi's Sai Baba Temple in Maharashtra has reopened after being closed for seven months due to coronavirus-induced lockdown. "Devotees will have to do online booking to get a time-slot for 'darshan'," a temple representative told media. "Besides, people have to show a COVID-19 negative RT-PCR test result at the gate. Children aged eight-ten won't be allowed," the representative added.

The temple management said visitors will be allowed only after making a booking online for a specific time slot. "We are glad that the government has allowed us to open after so many months. Devotees who want to visit will have to do online booking to get a time slot for the 'darshan'. Children under the age of eight to ten won't be allowed," a representative of the temple management said.

Earlier on Saturday, the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office had issued an order for reopening of religious places in the state from November 16 while following Covid-19 precautions.