News from Puri

Puri district is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Situated along the coast of Bay of Bengal in the state of Odisha. Puri is also known as Jagannath Puri. It is considered as one “Dhaam” among four holy “Dhaam” in India. The holy script of the Skanda Purana describes Puri as the resting place of Lord Vishnu. Apart from this Puri district is famous for its golden sea beach and black pagoda or sun temple of Konark. The famous heritage art village Raghurajpur is in this district, where artisans paint world famous Pattachitra painting. Puri Khaja, Khechuudi, Dalma has its own special flavor.

Cultural programmes planned on Srimandir Parikrama Marg from Dola Purnima
Cultural programmes planned on Srimandir Parikrama Marg from Dola Purnima

Mahari dance will be organised every evening while Vedic mantras will be chanted near the Singhadwar every morning from 6 am to 7 am. Then ‘Nama Sankirtan’ will be orgnaised on Srimandir Parikrama Marg. 

Dutch Tourist Stuck In Puri Returns Home
Robbed Dutch tourist stuck in Puri returns home, police nab thief

The Dutch, Anthony Van Arkel will go to Nagpur today and from there, he will catch a flight to the Netherlands on Friday morning. The district administration has reportedly made all the arrangements for his return.

'Scam' in barricades at Puri Srimandir: Vigilance probe demanded 
'Scam' in barricades at Puri Srimandir: Vigilance probe demanded 

Devotees as well as servitors have demanded a Vigilance probe into the alleged corruption to the tune of crores of rupees in erecting temporary barricades for devotees in front of Puri Srimandir.

Puri Srimandir has two more secret Ratna Bhandars?
Puri Srimandir has two more secret Ratna Bhandars?

As per reports, Ramchandra Dasmohapatra, the Badagrahi of Devi Subhadra, claimed that two more Ratha Bhandars are underneath the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Jagannath and there are two entry points for Mahaprabhus’s Bhandar. One entry is used by servitors while the other entry is lying closed.

Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar counting: Panel meets to discuss convenient time, technicalities 
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar counting: Panel meets to discuss convenient time, technicalities 

The first meeting of the high-level committee formed by the Odisha government to supervise the process of inventory of valuables in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of Lord Jagannath Temple was held in Puri on Saturday. It was chaired by retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Arijit Pasayat at the office of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). 

Puri Srimandir
Boulder falls off Puri Srimandir, damages roof of a temple

After the incident, the Srimandir Commander collected the boulder and informed the ASI authorities. Baraha temple is situated in front of the Bimala temple at the south of the main temple.

Scam alleged in Rs 1.60 crore spent on Puri Srimandir barricades 
Scam alleged in Rs 1.60 crore spent on Puri Srimandir barricades 

If the reply to RTI queries made by an activist is anything to go by, the Public Works department, Puri spent crores of rupees for just erecting temporary barricades. 

CCTV Grab of Man Fleeing with Cash, Jewellery & Other Items
Miscreants loot cash, gifts, jewellery from marriage reception party in Puri

At the end of the party, the groom’s family collected all the gifts and kept them in a bag. But they left the bag unattended for some time. After returning, they found the bag missing.

Puri Srimandir security intensified following entry of 'non-Hindus' 
Puri Srimandir security intensified following entry of 'non-Hindus' 

The alleged entry of non-Hindus into Puri Srimandir has acted as a wake-up call for the temple administration as security has been beefed up at the Singhadwar. 

Four ‘Bangladeshis’ enter Puri Srimandir; nine detained by police
Four ‘Bangladeshis’ enter Puri Srimandir; nine detained by police

Additional Superintendent of Police, Puri, Sushil Mishra said, “We received complaints that some people of other religion entered the temple. We have detained the people who entered the temple. We are verifying their documents and looking into the matter.  One of the detainees is a Hindu.”

Sidharth Routray's Poster Torn In Nimapara
Congress MLA Suresh Routray’s son Sidharth points finger at BJD after office ransacked in Puri

As per reports, Sidhharth had recently set up an office at Nimapara in Puri from where he is aspiring to contest the Assembly elections this year.

Netherlands National Robbed In Puri
Robbed of valuables by cabby, foreign tourist stuck in Puri for a month

The tourist has been identified as Anthony Van Arkel. Rendered penniless by the theft, he has been staying at the Niladri Nilay shelter since then.

Lalitendu or Upasana? Who will be BJP's pick for Brahmagiri seat? 
Lalitendu or Upasana? Who will be BJP's pick for Brahmagiri seat? 

As for rival Dasburma's chances of contesting from the Bramhagiri seat, Upasana said, “We are hardly concerned about whoever comes or goes out or whoever is in front of us. We are looking after our organisation and want to work for our people. We are born in Bramhagiri and will stay in this soil.”

Emar Mutt Excavation Site
Emar Mutt excavation: Unsolved questions persist over clay pots found at site; Odisha govt mum

It has been alleged that the pots found during excavation of the site did not concern the officials who shifted the soil to another place. Reportedly, construction of Sri Jagannath Reception Centre (SJRC) and Raghunandan Library is underway near the age-old and now razed, Emar Mutt.

Emar Mutt
Is there hidden treasure underneath Emar Mutt in Puri? Construction near site stokes resentment

The people in the know opposed the construction alleging non-discloser of GPS mapping report which was undertaken to ascertain any possible hidden treasure underneath the Emar Mutt site.

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