A worker sprays disinfectant within the premises of Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai

Tamil Nadu

TN temples continue to remain shut

Temples and other places of worship in Tamil Nadu remained closed for public as the state government which had earlier extended the lockdown till June 30 did not provide any relaxation.

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Updated:8th Jun, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Chennai

The central government has allowed reopening of temples and other places of worship from June 8 onwards. Consequently, in several states and Union Territories places of worship were opened for the public.

In Puducherry, the temple for Lord Shani (Saturn) in Thirunallar, Manakulam Vinayagar temple was opened for the public on Monday while maintaining social distance.

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TN temples continue to remain shut

Temples and other places of worship in Tamil Nadu remained closed for public as the state government which had earlier extended the lockdown till June 30 did not provide any relaxation.

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