Kamakhya Devalaya Committee allowed devotees to perform 'Parikrama' from today

* Sanctum sanctorum to remain closed

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The Kamakhya Devalaya Management Committee has decided to open the doors of Devalaya complex for the devotees to enable the devotees to perform 'Parikrama' from October 11. The inner sanctum sanctorum will however remain closed. This has been done as per discussion with the district administration. The devotees and others will have to strictly follow the COVID-19 protocols.

• The Devalaya complex gate will remain open from 8 am till sunset on normal days. However, the timing may be changed during 'Navaratri' and Durga Puja.

• The devotees will have to undergo Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for COVID-19 at the medical camp organized by the Health Department near the entry point at Nursery (Kamakhya foothills). Those who have tested negative within the last three days, can travel after showing their reports.

• After reaching the hilltop, the devotees will have to show their reports to the security persons and proceed further.

• Then they will have to collect the 'Entry Card' from Annakshetra office situated in front of Chinnamasta/Kameswar Mandir and proceed to the Devalaya complex.

• They will have to go through thermal screening and sanitsation chamber at the main gate.

• The maximum time allotment for each devotee will be 15 minutes.

• No entry without face mask.

• Everyone will have to maintain social distancing, stated a release issued by the Kamakhya Devalaya Management Committee.

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