Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- The enforcement of lockdown to thwart the spread of Coronavirus infection has now raised uncertainty over the celebration of Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj scheduled to be held on April 1, 2020 even though the construction of chariot used for the festival is underway as per the usual practice.
It may be noted that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Odisha government have clearly laid down the lockdown regulations barring any kind of religious congregation which may invite public participation and also specifically mentioned that all such institutions like temples, mosques, churches and Gurudwaras will be closed for public as a precautionary measure against the viral outbreak.
However, the norms also mentio...