ISKCON temple to remain closed on Janmashtami, live streaming of aarti
During Janmashtami, the ISKCON temple of Noida has been sealed because of corona infection. Some people in the temple have been found corona infected. According to officials, “People have stopped coming and the temple has been sealed.”
The administration has already instructed the temples to stop the crowd on the day of Janmashtami. Significantly, the government has started opening the lockdown. In this episode, the temples are opened for the devotees to offer prayers. However, during this time, the temple administration has to ensure adherence to the Covid guidelines.
Noida: ISKCON Temple in Sector-33 to not allow devotees inside its premises for #Janmashtami this year.
Brajjan Ranjan Das, temple official says, “Devotees are not allowed at the temple in view of #COVID19. Aarti will be live streamed online on our social media handles.” pic.twitter.com/qswr1wgXQ2
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According to this, no entry will be allowed without mask. Also, hand sanitizer and social distancing will also be ensured properly.
There is a shadow of corona on Janmashtami, but the faith of the devotees remains as strong as ever. That is why people can be a part of Janmashtami celebrations virtually. The aarti will be lived streamed on facebook and youtube.
