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COVID-19: Jhandewalan temple remains shut on 'Maha Ashtami' amid lockdown

COVID-19: Jhandewalan temple remains shut on 'Maha Ashtami' amid lockdown

Last Updated: Apr 01 2020 | 11:36 AM IST

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Delhi's Jhandewalan Mandir remained closed on April 01 on the occasion of 'Maha Ashtami' for devotees amid lockdown on eighth day of 'Chaitra Navratri'. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. The temple authorities have also put a notice board stating the temples will be closed to deal with the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country from March 25-April 14.