<span style="color: #222222;">Touching the idols, statues and holy books in the temples and worship places should be avoided, said Mr. Abhijit Vijay Chaudhari, Wakf and Minority Affairs Secretary. In Puducherry all temples and religious worship places are being allowed to function from tomorrow with MHA guidelines.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a special interview to AIR NEWS Mr. Abhijit gave information about the guidelines. He said, "only religious places outside the containment zone will be opened. It is advised that persons 65 years of age and persons having co-morbidity, pregnant women, children below 10 years should stay at home. Individuals must maintain minimum distance of 6 feet in public places. Installation and use of Arogya setu is advised."</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He further said, "for religious institutions there should be mandatory hand hygiene provisions and thermal screnning provision is also mandatory. Only asymptomatic persons would be allowed in the premises. Food management is essential. Touching the idols statues, holy books, should be avoided. Most important, sanitation of the premises should be done properly. Specifically lavotaries, hand and foot washing station areas may be concentrated<b>."</b></span><br />''