VARANASI : Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi has re-opened for devotees on Sunday after six months. Restricted number of devotees will be allowed entry to the temple amid the COVID-19 pandemic."We are very excited that the temple is re-opening after more than six months.
Wearing of masks and hand sanitisation has been made compulsory," Narendra Kumar, a devotee told ANI.Another devotee, Rakesh Kumar Ojha, said, "We are very pleased.
We are following the COVID-19 norms. People are really thankful to be here. Due to lockdown, the temple was close for many months."A sanitising tunnel has been built at the entrance.