Weekend classes at SV Temple canceled until further notice >> Fwd: COVID-19 Update #2 03/12/2020

Our temple is following same guidelines that is resulting in cancellation of large group gatherings in other educational institutions and religious institutions in our city.  Defense is the best offense to minimize impact of this medical situation.
Take care of yourself.
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From: SVTemple Pittsburgh <secretary@svtemple.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Subject: COVID-19 Update #2 03/12/2020
To: <geevizzz@gmail.com>

COVID-19 Update #2 03/12/2020

Dear Members:
In the wake of rapidly evolving public health situation relating to Corona Virus – COVID-19, following steps being implemented with immediate effect to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19 at SV Temple.
  1. All religious activities other than daily rituals are suspended until further notice including Satyanarayana Puja, Kalyanostavam, Hair offering, Car pujas, Annaprasana.
  2. Archana will continue however request devotees not to touch sankalpa plate.
  3. We have requested priests not to offer Theertham, prasadams, Shatari to devotees.
  4. Abhisekhams will be performed as weekly ritual but no sponsor are entertained.
  5. Any devotee services inside the temple except the Shardam are suspended till further notice
  6. All religious functions including Ugadi celebrations and Ugadi dinner are cancelled
  7. All Saturday & Sunday classes including Bala Vihar, Vendanta, dance classes, Aradhana singing etc are suspended till further notice
  8. All cultural events in the temple are suspended until further notice.
  9. ALL DEVOTEES ARE ENCOURAGED AND EXPECTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE TEMPLE.
For further information, please contact temple or the following either by email or Phone to:
IF ANY ONE IS EXPERIENCING THE SYMPTOMS OF FEVER, COLD AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WE HUMBLY REQUEST YOU TO REFRAIN FROM VISITING THE TEMPLE.
We regret as this may cause some disappointment to devotees. We are taking all possible necessary steps to protect our Devotees and Staff. Management appreciates your support and cooperation.
We will be continiuosly monitoring the situation and will update you as and when the new information is availble.
We request devotees exercise caution and follow the guideline issued by CDC and other Government & local agencies for protection of all.
May Godess Padvathi and Lord Venkateswara Bless us.
Sincerely,
SV Temple Management
Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh
Sri Venkateswara Temple | 412.373.3380 | srivaru@svtemple.org| svtemple.org