Coronavirus Transmission Prevention Advisory

Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Nagar Guidelines

In response to the increasing number of coronavirus cases worldwide and the measures being taken by the Government of India, several important precautions are advised for all visitors to the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav. The following guidelines issued by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha will take effect from Monday, 26 December 2022.

1. All volunteers serving in the Mahotsav must wear masks, and all visitors attending the Mahotsav will be required to wear masks to gain entry into the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar.
2. The Nagar has many open areas and spaces, so everyone can enjoy the Mahotsav while maintaining social distancing.
3. Avoid shaking hands with each other; instead greet other with the namaskar gesture from afar.
4. Any person suffering from a cold, fever or cough should not come to the Mahotsav.
5. Elderly individuals and those with comorbidity conditions (poor health, heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, etc.) should avoid visiting crowded places.
6. From now onwards, devotees coming to the Mahotsav from overseas should undergo a coronavirus test and seek their doctor’s advice.
7. There are many clean washroom facilities in the Nagar, which have soap and sanitizers. Please use these facilities to wash your hands frequently.
8. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Ministry of Health of the Government of India and the Gujarat State Government, there is no need to be afraid of the coronavirus, but everyone should follow the prevention guidelines. Take any remaining vaccine doses as soon as possible.
9. In accordance with future guidelines that are issued by the government and the relevant health authorities, necessary steps will be taken at that time for the benefit of the public.