(Dharshini.G, Intern journalist) Tirupati: A previous chief priest of the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh died yesterday due to coronavirus-related symptoms. The sanctuary board, in any case, has explained that he was not on duty; 158 staff individuals, including 21 ministers, at the temple have tried positive up until this point.
Srinivasamurthy Dikshutulu, the ex-chief priest who passed away in the morning, was alleviated from his duties a year ago, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam administrator YV Subba Reddy told that The 73-year-old priest had served the temple for more than thirty years.
Mr. Reddy had previously said that there was no arrangement to close the Tirupati temple – one of the most celebrated pilgrimage destinations in the world – to the devotees. The temple’s board chose to re-open it on June 11.
“We are observing the circumstance. The temple would stay open for the time being,” he said. Mr. Reddy said half of the staff individuals, who have tested positive up until this point, have just recovered.
Temple specialists have additionally said they don’t believe the priests would have gotten the infection from the devotees as social distancing is guaranteed consistently.
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