In Pics | Temples in Tamil Nadu reopen doors for devotees

Religious places in Tamil Nadu reopened their doors to devotees on June 28 as the state government eased Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Ahead of the reopening temples cleaned and sanitised their premises, along with setting up barricades to avoid large gatherings of devotees inside the premises.

In Pics | Tamil Nadu temples reopen doors for devotees

The temples of Tamil Nadu opened its doors for devotees following the relaxation in lockdown on June 28, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees return after offering prayers at a temple in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

A priests wearing face masks as a safety protocol against Covid-19 at a temple in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

A priest wearing a face masks is seen inside the temple premises in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

A devotee offers prayers at a temple after the state authorities relaxed the lockdown imposed earlier to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Chennai. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees wearing face masks pray at Kapaleeshwar temple that was reopened after further ease in Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

A devotee prays at Kapaleeshwar temple in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

Adhering to Covid-19 protocols devotees are seen offering prayers at Kapaleeshwar temple in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees pray at a temple after its re-opening during the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown, in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

A devotee is seen offering prayers at a temple in Chennai. Credit: AFP Photo

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