TheUnion territoryofPuducherryhas become the second state afterTamil Naduin the country to launch an online integrated temple management system (ITMS), connecting all the 243 temples and mutts in the territory.
The system will enable devotees, who are presently not permitted to visit any temples due to lockdown measures imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19 infection, to register for pujas and have darshans online.
The system will help in identifying and preserving the architectural values of the temples and religious institutions. People can view the renovation and repair works in the temples using the system and those interested can also participate in the works.