Mangaluru: Karnataka Endowment Minister Kota Srinivasa Poojary on Saturday said that the muzrai department intends to allow some sevas in temples in the state from September 1 and has consulted health department on the same.

Speaking to mediapersons in Mangaluru, Mr Poojary said that if the health department recommends that sevas can be resumed they will be allowed.

However, “Anna santarpane” (mass feeding) and crowding in temples will not be allowed to help prevent spreading COVID-19, he added.