Jaisalmer temples all set to open from tomorrow

JAISALMER: Two major temples of Jaisalmer, Tanot and Ramdeora, are gearing up to open from September 7.
However, in Barmer, after discussions with officials of temples, the administration has decided against opening shrines from September 7 due to spike in Covid cases. The temples are likely to be opened from October 1.
A meeting of Baba Ramdev Samadhi Samiti at Ramdeora took place on Friday to to discuss the preparations in this regard. The meeting, which was chaired by samiti president Rao Bhom Singh Tanwar, discussions were held on security aspects, social distancing norms and crows management. On the other hand, BSF has decided to open 1,200-year-old Tanot Temple at the Indo-Pak border on Sept 7.
Meanwhile, in Barmer, collector Om Prakash Vishnoi chaired a meeting along with SP Anand Sharma regarding opening of temples.
It has been decided to form a committee which will inspect religious places in the district and will submit its report by September 25 about the necessary arrangements.