Guru Purnima 2021: Negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hrs , no ‘snan’ for devotees, says Haridwar district admin

NewDelhi: As the country continues to battle with COVID-19 pandemic, there will only be a symbolic ‘snan’ will in Haridwar on 24th July on the occasion of Guru Purnima. Devotees will be allowed in Haridwar if they produce a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours, but they won’t be allowed in the ‘snan’, the Haridwar District Administration said, as reported by ANI.

“In view of the Covid-19 pandemic and a possible third wave, only a symbolic ‘snan’ will be held in Haridwar on July 24 on the occasion of Guru Purnima. Only ‘Shri Ganga Sabha’ and ‘Teerth Purohit’ to participate in the snan,” the Haridwar district administration said on Saturday, according to ANI.

More details about the celebrations are awaited.

Bureau Report