Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah

Darshan Guidelines

Due to the increase in the number of COVID cases, we are introducing new safety measures for the safety of our Priest(s), and devotees.

1. Devotees are welcome to have Darshan. We request devotees to have a quick Darshan, and reduce the amount of time spent in Temple premises.

     a. Devotees should not visit the Temple if they have COVID symptom or Tested positive for COVID. We encourage all devotees to get vaccinated.

     b. While in Temple premises, Devotees MUST wear mask at all times, and maintain social distancing.

     c. If a devotee has traveled outside of US, or visited by someone from outside the US, they are requested to quarantine the entire family for at least 1 week and test negative for COVID (after one week). They may visit the temple if they    do not exhibit any COVID symptoms. 

2. We request the Devotees not to bring any offerings (flowers, milk, sweets, etc.) 

3. All Abhishekas will be live-streamed (either on YouTube or Facebook.) A link will be posted 10 minutes before the event starts.

4. Devotees can order food from Temple Kitchen online for take out orders. Temple Kitchen dine-in facility will be closed. 

5. For priest services, Please limit the number of people that priest interacts with to 8 members . Social distance is recommended for everyone’s safety.

6. Devotees are requested to stay behind the barrier in the temple’s main hall.

7. We encourage devotees to register for a pujas online ahead of schedule. Priest(s) will recite the sankalpa based on the list gathered 1 hour before the Puja begins. Sankalpa will not be taken by touching the plate and/or flowers during the ceremonies.