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.

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