After nine long months, Akhandalamani Temple in Aradi of Bhadrak reopens for darshan. In the first phase, family members of servitors will be allowed to have darshan. On December 30 and December 31st, devotees from the local panchayat will be allowed to have darshan. Keeping in mind the rush expected on January 1st and January 2nd, the temple will remain closed. From January 3rd the general public will be allowed to have darshan. Sanitizers and masks have been made mandatory for entry into temple. According to the district administration, the identity proof of servitors has also been made mandatory for darshan.