A check by Bernama found that some locals and foreign tourists were wearing face masks to prevent possible infection of the 2019 novel coronavirus.
In addition, this temple is renowned for granting boons to deserving devotees.
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However, they were tremendously concerned due the widely held belief that black magic practitioners used the corpse of firstborn infant males for sorcery rituals.
The devotees whose vows are fulfilled make offerings or poojas according to their means.
It is rumoured that this yogi had lived at the location of the current temple about 200 years ago.