After the Kashi vishwanath temple, Sankat mochan of varanasi also announced on saturday that it is shutting down for devotees in view of Covid-19 scare. None of the devotees will be able to visit the temple premises to offer prayers. Many devotees from across the country and even from abroad visit the temple everyday in large numbers. On the other hand, Garbhagriha of Varanasis Kashi Vishwanath has been made off limits till March 31. The steps are being taken to put a restraint on spread of Corona virus.