Karnataka unlock 5.0: Places of worship, amusement parks open today

BENGALURU: Continuing the unlock process, the Karnataka government on Saturday allowed reopening of places of worship and amusement parks from Sunday with Covid-19 safety protocols.
“All temples, mosques, churches, gurdwaras and other religious places are allowed to open from Sunday,” read the order. However, fairs temple festivals and other congregations at religious places continue to be banned.
These religious places were allowed to open earlier but offerings and special pujas by devotees were not allowed. From Sunday, they will be allowed but with strict compliance with Covid-19 guidelines.
The government allowed amusement parks and similar places to open, subject to visitors adhering to Covid- appropriate behaviour and government guidelines.
With these relaxations, unlocking is almost complete in the state with all sectors opened up. However, night curfew, limited occupancy in cinema halls, gyms and bars and restaurants will continue. “We’re grateful to the government for giving permission to open amusement parks. We’ll open our Bengaluru park shortly,” said Arun Chittilapilly, MD, Wonderla Holidays.
However, water sports and water-related adventure activities are not allowed.