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.

Bus Rams Scooty In Puri
Three dead as bus runs over two scooters in Puri

The deceased couple has been identified as Satyaniranjan Das (55) and Gayatri Das (50) from Berhampur. The other deceased is Rakesh Nanda, a friend of Satyaranjan’s nephew.

Jagannath devotees throng Alarnath temple for ‘Anasara’ darshan 
Jagannath devotees throng Alarnath temple for ‘Anasara’ darshan 

It is believed that the devotees can avail the same blessings and fortune of Lord Jagannath darshan by having the darshan of Lord Alarnath.   

Odisha train tragedy: East Coast Railway to run 3 special trains for stranded passengers 
Odisha train tragedy: East Coast Railway to run 3 special trains for stranded passengers 

Going to facilitate the stranded passengers, the East Coast Railway has decided to run three special trains between Puri and Howrah. 

Snana Purnima: Three unpleasant incidents delay ceremonial bath in Puri Srimandir 
Snana Purnima: Three unpleasant incidents delay ceremonial bath in Puri Srimandir 

A Rajasthan devotee while witnessing the bathing rituals of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra in the temple fell ill and collapsed on the ground.

Maha Snana: Know why and when Lord Jagannath, his siblings' purification bath is performed
Maha Snana: Know why and when Lord Jagannath, his siblings' purification bath is performed

A Jagannath Temple Police (JTP) personnel first spotted the blood stains and reported it to the servitors. It is suspected that any servitor might have sustained injuries during observation of ‘Deva Snana’ rituals. 

Snana Purnima
Rajasthan devotee dies in Puri during Snana Purnima

As per initial reports, the devotee from Rajasthan reportedly fell sick while he had gone to Puri Srimandir for the darshan of the deities.

Snana Purnima
Snana Purnima in Puri: Check traffic advisory and police helpline number

Around 60 platoons of police force have been deployed for maintaining law and order and other traffic arrangements. Puri Police has also issued a detailed traffic advisory so that devotees coming to the holy town do not face any problems.

Holy Trinity adorns Gajanana Besha
Snana Purnima LIVE UPDATES From Puri: Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra & Devi Subhadra decked up in Gajanana Besha (Hati Besha)

Marking the beginning of the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath, and Devi Subhadra, the Snana Purnima rituals started in Puri amidst

Snana Purnima: Daitapati servitors enter Puri Srimandir to perform ‘Bahuta Kanta’ ritual 
Snana Purnima: Daitapati servitors enter Puri Srimandir to perform ‘Bahuta Kanta’ ritual 

For 'Bahuta Kanta' ritual, darshan for the devotees will be suspended from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday. 

Woman sleeps in front of estranged husband’s car
High drama as woman sleeps in front of estranged husband’s car seeking justice

On the other hand, Rajkishore refuted all the allegations levelled against him. Though he admitted that Rajalaxmi is his wife, he brushed aside all other allegations.

Khandua Pata Of Lord Jagannath
Now Lord Jagannath’s silk attire to be made without killing worms

The state Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts department has decided to procure the attire for the Srimandir deities without killing the silkworms.

Snana Purnima, Rath Yatra rituals finalised at Srimandir managing committee meeting 
Snana Purnima, Rath Yatra rituals finalised at Srimandir managing committee meeting 

As per the decision taken in the meeting, temporary sheds will be set up on the Badadanda (grand road) in front of the temple keeping the soaring temperature in view.

Hotels On Grand Road, Puri
Tourists struggle to book hotel rooms in Puri as prices soar ahead of Rath Yatra

The soaring prices of hotel rooms in Puri, especially on the Grand Road, have put a dent in the plans of tourists.

Two Puri Srimandir servitors critical after hot dal spill 
Two Puri Srimandir servitors critical after hot dal spill 

The incident happened when the servitors were coming out of the Bhoga Mandap. 

ASI issues letter to Chief Administrator of Puri Srimandir for opening of Ratna Bhandar
Lord Jagannath's Ratna Palanka repair, sliver cladding of Singhadwar before Rath Yatra 

Speaking to the media, Das said, “The meeting had a discussion on two important things- repair work of Ratna Palanka and silver cladding of Singhadwar. All necessary measures will be taken to complete the works before the completion of Rath Yatra.”

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