Guidelines for queue system of darshan at Puri Srimandir soon: Odisha Minister

In a bid to facilitate orderly and disciplined darshan of the devotees, the management committee of Puri Srimandir has approved the proposal for the long-anticipated structured queue system for darshan (Dhadi Darshan). 

New guidelines in this regard will be prepared soon, informed Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan in the state Assembly on Saturday.

According to the Minister, the management committee has been suggested for the formation of a sub-committee under the chairmanship of the district Collector to implement the queue system of darshan effectively.

This sub-committee will consult with the 'Sevaka Nijogas' and prepare guidelines for conducting the queue system for darshan at the Natamandap in a manner that does not affect the traditional rituals of Lord Jagannath.

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Based on these guidelines, the committee has advised that a trial run of the structured queue system for darshan be conducted initially.

Earlier few days back, the Minister had confirmed that the process of relocating Hundi (donation boxes) from the temple premises had already begun, after obtaining necessary approval for the same.

The Minister had further stated that the queue-based darshan system will be introduced within the next seven days of when the Hundi gets completely shifted. The Minister had also assured that the new arrangement would allow devotees to have orderly and secure darshan of the presiding deities, significantly reducing overcrowding.