Bhubaneswar: The Rapid rise the Covid-19 Cases in Odisha, he Jagannath temple in Puri will remain closed for devotees from January 10 to January 31, it was decided on Friday. This decision was taken at the Chatisa Nijog meeting held virtually under the chairmanship of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration chief administrator Krishan Kumar this evening.

This decision was taken by the Chatisa Nijog after some servitors and temple administration staff have tested Covid-19 positive in past few days, sources said.