Despite the occasion of the first day of 'Chaitra Navratri', all major temples in the national capital remained closed on Monday, amid the countrywide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. Jhandewalan Temple, earlier closed till March 31, has now been shut till further notice following the imposition of the lockdown. Very few devotees offered prayers from outside the temple premises.

"Today is the first day of Navratri. As Prime Minister Modi has imposed a lockdown, many devotees have not been able to come. Only 4-5 devotees have come from nearby areas. I pray to God that this occasion brings happiness to the world, and protect the world from the threat of coronavirus," Rakesh Sharma, a devotee, told ANI. Another devotee, Dheeraj, praised the decision of lockdown and urged the citizens to remain at home.