Bhubaneswar: The Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves and Rajarani temple in Bhubaneswar will remain closed for visitors on January 1 and 2.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issued the order with an aim to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
On Friday a large number of visitors thronged these places to celebrate the New Year eve.
Earlier, the BMC has issued orders for closure of all religious institutions from Friday till January 2.