Chintpurni temple closed indefinitely for devotees

Our Correspondent

UNA, MARCH 17

As part of the nationwide campaign to check the spread of coronavirus, the Una district administration has ordered closure of all religious places, including the revered Shaktipeeth, Mata Chintpurni shrine.

The gates of the sanctum sanctorum were closed at 12 noon after the orders by Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar became effective. As per the orders, all religious places in the district, including those maintained by the government and those run by private bodies, have been closed for devotees till an indefinite period of time. However, the performing routine rituals at the religious places by priests or caretakers have not been banned.

Chintpurni shrine wore a deserted look as police personnel prevented the entry of devotees in the shrine premises. The main gate of the shrine was also closed. Police personnel have been deployed at all inter-state barriers to prevent devotees coming in trucks and tractor trailers from the neighbouring states to the various religious shrines in the state.

All Sub Divisional Magistrates have been designated as Executive Magistrates for strict implementation of the orders restricting the entry of devotees and to take any measures as deemed necessary to check the spread of coronavirus in the district.

The order by the District Magistrate also bans organizing religious gatherings , lagars and parties. In case there is a dire necessity to organize public gatherings, permission from the District Magistrate has been made mandatory.

Meanwhile, the Una Road Transport Officer today ordered sanitization of buses at the Una bus stand. About 200 buses were washed and sanitized today, said RTO ML Dhiman, adding that 200 face masks were also distributed to personnel working at the bus stand premises.

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Caption: Police personnel deployed at inter-state entry points in Una district to stop devotees from entering the state. Photo : RAJESH SHARMA