New Delhi, June 8: From today, religious places across several states have opened their doors to the public.┬аUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Manoj Tiwari and other politicians were seen offering prayers in temples as the religious places opened after a long time. Tiwari was also seen offering prayers at a Hanuman Temple Connaught Place.

Yogi Adityanath visited the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur early morning. The Chief Minister, who is also the chief priest of the famous temple since 2014, was seen walking inside the temple premises with a mask on. Photos have been shared by ANI.┬аAs per Health Ministry guidelines touching of idols, holy books, choir, singing groups and physical offerings like prasad not allowed. Malls, Religious Places, Restaurants And Hotels to Open Doors to Public in Several States From Today.

Yogi Adityanath Offer Prayers:

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari offer Prayers at Hanuman Temple:

Kota Srinivas Poojary Offered his prayers at a temple in Mangalore:

With social distancing norms in place, many temples across the state have reopened, however, most temples in Mathura and Moradabad remain shut.┬а The Ministry has listed guidelines, which includes the use of face masks which is mandatory.┬а Any large gathering at religious places┬аis prohibited.┬аDevotees were back in their places of worship┬аas temples, gurdwaras, mosques and churches reopened in most states following Unlock 1 guidelines amid the rising coronavirus cases in the country.

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