On March 17, the administration had closed the temple to the public as a precautionary measure till further notice. Priests, however, are conducting the daily rituals and religious activities in the temple, The Hindustan Times has reported.

Amid the lockdown in view of coronavirus, the Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula remained closed for the first time during Navratri that began last week.

On Wednesday, the temple wore a deserted look on the occasion of ashtmi, which usually witnesses close to one lakh devotees every year. The gates of the temple premises are locked with police personnel deputed across the temple.

On March 17, the administration had closed the temple to the public as a precautionary measure till further notice. Priests, however, are conducting the daily rituals and religious activities in the temple.

Meanwhile, the shrine board has arranged for a live telecast of the aarti for devotees on its website and social media platforms including YouTube and Facebook for the Chaitra navratras. Besides Mata Mansa Devi temple, the Kali Mata temple in Kalka and other local temples are also closed till further orders.

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