 "Volunteers disinfect a temple in Amritsar ahead of its reopening . The Centre has allowed 820 ASI monuments to open from Monday. Taj Mahal, however, will remain closed for now photo:pti")
The Golden Temple restarted its langar and distributed 'prasad' among devotees as it reopened on Monday, defying the Punjab government's lockdown guidelines.
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Gobind Singh Longowal on Sunday had urged the government to review its guidelines prohibiting the offering of 'prasad' and langar at places of worship, news agency PTI reported.
According to the guidelines, there shall be no distribution of 'prasad', food or 'langar' (community kitchen) at religious places.
The SGPC authorities said they ensured complete hygiene at the community kitchen centre.
Meanwhile, other places of worship and shopping malls also reopened after a
