Overview
- The temple has suspended all protocol, VIP, and touch-based darshan, limiting access to regulated queue-based visual (jhanki) viewing.
- Restrictions took effect on December 24 and apply to all VIP and special-category visitors without exceptions.
- Officials report a marked rise in footfall since December 22, prompting designated entry points and controlled queues to ease congestion.
- The suspension remains in force until a January 3 assessment, and authorities say measures could be extended if crowd pressure persists.
- The CEO cited last year’s New Year footfall of roughly 5–8 lakh and noted an overall ~40% decline after the Mahakumbh as context for planning.