Chennai: The State government today granted permission for temples to conduct festivals. Hindu Religious &Charitable Endowment said that the festivals can be held in the presence of minimal temple staff.
“Social distancing should be followed and there should be atleast six feet distance between each person,” the release said.
It also said that sponsors and devotees strictly should not be allowed inside.”If the permission of district administration is needed it should be got before holding the festival,” the release said.
The department also said that measures can be taken to live stream the festivals. It may be noted that small temples with annual revenue of less than Rs 10,000 outside the Greater Chennai Corporation limits were opened on 6 July.
Tamilnadu government has already announced about the launching of a television channel to telecast the important events at temples across the State. The channel is titled as Thirukovil. HR&CE commissioner Panindher Reddy said that the channel is started at a cost of Rs 8.75 crore.
“The channel will broadcast temple related stuffs throughout the day. Since content is needed throughout the day all temples can send the video of all important festivals in their temple and send it to the Commissioner’s office,” he said.
He also listed out the instructions that have to be followed while recording the visuals.