Plan to set up ‘Annakhetra’ outside Puri Srimandir ‘Uttara Dwara’: Gajapati Maharaja

After reviewing the Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa works, Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb said that there is a proposal to establish an Annakhetra outside the ‘Uttara Dwara’ of the 12th-century shrine.

With the increasing number of devotees, the Anand Bazaar area is struggling to accommodate the large crowd, leading to difficulties in serving Mahaprasad efficiently. To address this issue, a designated space outside the Uttara Dwara (Northern Gate) has been identified for setting up the Annakhetra, the Maharaja said.

Earlier in the day, a team of Cultural Advisory Board members, led by Gajapati Maharaja, conducted a review of various development projects of Puri Srimandir. The inspection began with an assessment of the Srimandir Parikrama Project.

Following this, the team visited Shree Gundicha Temple, Shree Jagannath Ballav Pramod Udyan, and Jagannath Ballav Pilgrim Center. Further reviews will include the Srimandir Office, Abhyarthana Center, Badadanda Development, and Shree Jagannath Cultural Center. The committee will also inspect Raghunandan Library and Ananda Bazaar.

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Additionally, discussions will be held regarding the Annakhetra to enhance services for devotees. Gajapati Maharaja stated that after a thorough review, necessary steps would be taken by the government to ensure the effective execution of these projects.