Bhaskar Chandra Nayak, a non-resident Odia, has decided to donate Rs 1 crore to set up a Jagannath temple at Jagatpur under Jajpur block.
Hailing from Beruda of Jajpur district, Bhaskar is currently settled in America. Recently, he and his wife Indrajita have performed the ‘bhumipuja’ ritual for the cause. While some Samaritans of the village have donated land for the construction of the temple, Bhaskar has plans to donate Rs 1 crore for the purpose.
Bhaskar said, “Villagers cutting across religions have donated land for the setting up of the Jagannath temple. Lord Jagannath is the identity of our Odia culture. Whatever I am today is because of his grace. I remember how my father took me to Puri Jagannath temple from my village by carrying me on his shoulder. Besides, we had built a Jagannath temple in America in a bid to spread Odia culture and tradition. I would like to thank my fellow villagers for supporting me in my endeavour.”