Maha Mrityunjay Homam was performed at Kanak durga Temple even as the temple premises remained closed, TOI has reported.

VIJAYAWADA: At a time when the entire state is under lockdown and people are being urged to maintain social distancing norms, temples and religious organisations are organising prayers and offering special pujas to ward off the deadly corona virus.

Right from Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devastanams to small temples, priests are chanting holy hymns and making special offerings for the good health of denizens.

Maha Mrityunjay Homam was performed at Kanak durga Temple even as the temple premises remained closed.

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