Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has appealed to trustees of religious places in the state to prevent crowding of devotees and also asked district Collectors to ensure that places of worship follow the protocol for preventing Covid 19 pandemic. Thackeray specifically urged Hindus, Muslims, Christians and those other religions to avoid mass gatherings.

Following the request, most religious places have requested devotees to not visit in groups. Siddhivinayak and Mumbadevi temples will be closes from Tuesday, the iconic Haji Ali and Mahim dargah have also requested people to not visit in large groups. Only namaz (prayers) will be performed to avoid the spread of Coronavirus.