Guwahati: The Kamakhya Devalaya opens for its devotees to perform Parikrama from today. After being shut for more than six months, the Kamakhya Devalaya reopens today and a large number of devotees gathered to offer prayer.
The inner Sanctorum will however remain closed. This has been done as per discussion with the Kamrup Metro district administration. The devotees and others will have to follow the guidelines strictly as per Govt. protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“The gates are opened at 8:00 AM. All devotees will have to undergo COVID-19 test and after testing negative they will be allowed to enter the Maa Kamakhya Devalaya,” said a purohit.
“We are very happy that the Maa Kamkhya Devalaya will be opened for devotees today. We heard the news so we came here at the earliest,” said a devotee.
“The main door will stay shut. Devotees will be allowed to perform Parikrama. I am feeling very happy that the Kamakhya Devalaya will open after almost seven months,” said an official of the Maa Kamakhya Devalaya.
“Antigen tests are a must for all who visit. The reports must be submitted to enter the Maa Kamakhya Devalaya campus,” said a medical officer.
The Kamakhya Devalaya Complex gate opened at 8 AM and will stay open till sunset on normal days. However, the timing may be changed during Navaratri and Durga Puja.
Here are the rules and regulations that are to be followed by all visiting the Maa Kamakhya Devalaya:
- The devotees will have to undergo the Rapid Antigen Test(RAT) for covid19 at the medical camp organized by Health Deptt. near the entry point at Nursery(Kamakhya Foothill). Those who have tested within the last 3 days can travel after showing their reports.
- After reaching the hilltop, the devotees will have to show their reports to the security persons & proceed further.
- Then they will have to collect the Entry Card from the Annakshetra office situated in front of Chinnamasta/Kameswar Mandir & proceed to the Devalaya complex.
- They will have to go through the Thermal screening and sanitsation chamber at the main gate.
- The maximum time allotment for each devotee will be 15 minutes.
- No entry without Face Mask.
- Everyone will have to maintain social distancing.
