Covid-19 injection is mandatory for Sri Pada pilgrimage

A Gazette Extraordinary has been published, specifying the regulations coming into effect during the Sri Pada pilgrimage season which commences on December 18, 2021, and ends on May 16, 2022.

 

As per the regulations, the devotees are required to keep their Covid-19 vaccination card or a copy of the same with them during the pilgrimage.

 

Further, the District Secretary said marketing and alms-halls should be conducted subject to relevant health guidelines. Accordingly, hawkers are not allowed to sell anything within Sri Pada compound and restroom premises, and along the route due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation.

 

Selling Pooja items, Pooja trays, food items or other commodities are not permitted at any place except the places where permission was granted by the District Secretary or any other authorized officer. The District Secretary said permission will not be granted to undertake alms-halls.