Updated On: 14 November, 2020 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Uddhav Thackeray government has urged citizens to follow social distancing and COVID-19 protocols

A priest performs aarti of Lord Ganesha idol at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai. Image sourced from mid-day archives
The Maharashtra government on Saturday announced the opening of all religious places in the state from November 16, Monday. The Uddhav Thackeray government has urged citizens to follow social distancing and COVID-19 protocols. "All religious places in the state to re-open for devotees from Monday, 16th November. Wearing the mask will be compulsory, all COVID norms will have to be followed: Government of Maharashtra (sic)", news agency ANI tweeted.
All religious places in the state to re-open for devotees from Monday, 16th November. Wearing the mask will be compulsory, all COVID norms will have to be followed: Government of Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/iT4IwDVz0C