Shimla, Aug. 6 -- The government has decided to implement BHOG (Blessed Hygienic Offering to God) scheme in five temples of Shimla district, including Tara Devi, Sankat Mochan, Jakhu, Hatkoti and Bhimakali Temple Sarahan.

This decision was taken in a meeting chaired by deputy commissioner Anupam Kashyap on Tuesday.

Bhandara will be prepared in the temples of the district as per the BHOG scheme being run through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and only after that it will be served to the devotees.

Bhog certificate is given to religious places by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Its main objective is to ensure hygiene, safety and quality of prasad or food being served to devotees.

Under this scheme, reg...