IN PICS | Markets, Malls Open Across The Country; Here's How India Is Responding To Unlock Guidelines

Devotees not adhering to social distancing norms wait to offer prayers outside Bawe Wali Mata temple during relaxation hours in Jammu. A number of relaxations were announced in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The administration said that the guidelines on COVID-19 containment notified on May 29, will continue to remain in force till further orders.  According to the government, relaxation in curbs will be allowed in eight districts -- Poonch, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Shopian, Kulgam, Ganderbal, and Bandipora -- on significant improvements. (Image PTI)

People take photographs of the historic Taj Mahal at sunset ahead of its reopening in Agra. The Taj Mahal and other centrally protected monuments, which were closed two months ago in the wake of the second Covid-19 wave, will reopen on June 16, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said. Visitors will be able to book entry tickets online and no offline booking facility will be available, an ASI official said. (Image: PTI)

A barber attends a customer at a salon that opens after further ease in restrictions in Khan Market New Delhi. Delhi CM Kejriwal has permitted the opening of shops, markets, and malls completely. Further, restaurants can operate with 50 per cent seating capacity. Religious places can reopen but no visitors will be allowed. Salons can open following complete Covid protocols(Image: PTI)

People stand in a queue outside Chandni Chowk outside the metro station after relaxations were announced in Old Delhi. The national capital has been witnessing huge rush outisde grocery shopes and markets after the relaxations were effective from Monday. (Image: PTI)

People stand in a queue outside Chandni Chowk outside the metro station after relaxations were announced in Old Delhi. The national capital has been witnessing huge rush outisde grocery shopes and markets after the relaxations were effective from Monday. (Image: PTI)

Heavy traffic at Karamchand market after authorities announced relaxations in Covid induced lockdown in Jabalpur. The Madhya Pradesh government on Sunday announced certain relaxations in Covid-19 restrictions amid a decline in coronavirus cases. The state government has now doubled the attendance limit for marriage functions. (Image: PTI)

Workers clean and sanitise South City Mall ahead of its reopening with certain restrictions in Kolkata. The West Bengal government extended the lockdown in the state by two weeks, till June 30. Retail shops selling daily needs and bazaars and 'haats' are now allowed to operate from 7 am to 11 am. Other shops can open from 11 am to 6 pm, as can shops in malls where there is a 25 per cent limit on staff strength. Only 30 per cent customers will be allowed inside a mall at a time. (Image: PTI)

Vehicles stuck in traffic during relaxation hour of lockdown at New Dakbangla road in Patna. The Nitish Kumar government has announced new guidelines for the coming week in Bihar starting Wednesday, June 16. For the next 1 week i.e. from 16.06.21 to 22.06.21, now the government and non-government offices will remain open till 5 pm, shops and establishments will remain open till 6 pm. Night curfew will be in force from 8 pm to 5 am. (Image: PTI)