Bengaluru : Karnataka’s minister for Muzrai department Kota Srinivas Poojari has informed that the state government has decided to reopen temples from June 1.

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa held a meeting at his home office Krishna in this regard. Already permission has been given for e-donations and online booking for various seva at temples.

He added that necessary arrangements will be made by May 31 and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be issued as well. The Muzrai minister also stated that online bookings for 51 temples will start from Wednesday.

Despite Poojari’s statements, an official order announcing the opening of temples is yet to be issued. The cabinet is expected to meet on Thursday and take a decision over reopening of churches and mosques as they do not fall under the jurisdiction of Muzrai department.

The decision will however depend on the MHA guidelines after fourth phase of lockdown.