Kendrapada: To ensure smooth conduct of the Rath Yatra rituals and prevent locals from entering the Baladevjew temple area, the Kendrapada district administration has announced imposition of Section-144 from 9 pm today.
The curfew will be effective from Baldevjew temple to Mausi Maa temple till 9 pm tomorrow.
The Rath Yatra rituals will be conducted inside the temple, informed the district Collector.
There was a growing demand for conduct of Rath Yatra here also sans devotees like Puri in strict adherence to COVID guidelines.