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Special rituals begin in Srimandir on Dhanu Sankranti

Special rituals begin in Srimandir on Dhanu Sankranti

Puri: The special ‘Pahili Bhog Niti’ at Puri Srimandir started today on the occasion of Dhanu Sankranti. The rituals will continue till January 13, a day before ‘Makar Sankranti’. In view of the special rituals, the main door of the sanctum sanctorum was opened at 3 am today. The main gate will now open at […]

Sharmili Mallick

Published: 16 Dec 2018, 09:32 AM IST
Last updated: 16 Dec 2018, 09:32 AM IST

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Puri: The special ‘Pahili Bhog Niti’ at Puri Srimandir started today on the occasion of Dhanu Sankranti. The rituals will continue till January 13, a day before 'Makar Sankranti'.

In view of the special rituals, the main door of the sanctum sanctorum was opened at 3 am today.

The main gate will now open at 3 am and close at 11 pm till January 13, informed Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator, Pradipta Mohapatra after a meeting of the Chhatisa Nijog held on Saturday.

The Nijog also decided on the rituals to be held on January 1 i.e. New Year. As per the decision, the main door of the 12th century shrine will open at 2.30 am on January 1.

Similarly, a discussion was held on accepting donation from devotees and repair work of Nata Mandir.

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