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In photos: Devotees throng Kashi Vishwanath temple despite Covid-19 curbs
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Updated On Aug 09, 2021 02:42 pm IST
A sea of devotees swarmed Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi to offer prayers on the third Monday of 'sawan' month. They were seen without masks and not maintaining social distancing norms while waiting in the queue.
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Devotees turned out in huge numbers today to offer prayers on the third Monday of 'sawan' month at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi.(ANI/Twitter)
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People were seen without face masks and blatantly flouting social distancing norms while waiting in the queue.(ANI/Twitter)
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The Center and the Uttar Pradesh government has repeatedly urged the people to follow social distancing norms and encourages usage of mask at public places.(ANI/Twitter)
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A security personal stands guard as devotees stand in a queue to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple, in Varanasi,(PTI Photo)
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