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.

8th-century idol with inscription of Lord Buddha unearthed at Rameswar temple in Puri   
8th-century idol with inscription of Lord Buddha unearthed at Rameswar temple in Puri   

After a thorough inspection, the members of the INTACH claimed that the inscriptions are of the seventh or eighth century. 

Delay in Srimandir rituals: Niti sub-committee holds meeting 
Delay in Srimandir rituals: Niti sub-committee holds meeting 

The Niti sub-Committee meeting holds significance as several important events of the Holy Trinity like Debasnana Purnima, Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besa, Adhara Pana, and Niladri Bije are around the corner.

Puri Jagannath Temple
Heavy rush at Puri Srimandir after delay in ‘Dwara Phita’ ritual; 4 police platoons deployed

Several devotees said that the administration should create dedicated passages for rescue and medical teams to address any issues in the barricades.

Jellyfish deaths
Dead jellyfish swarming Puri; experts decode possible reasons, suggest measures

Jellyfish carcasses can be found on the entire stretch of the beach from near Swarga Dwar up to Light House area. Many are demanding a detailed research on the varieties of jellyfish found and their impact on environment following deaths in such large numbers.

PM Modi & CM Naveen
Vande Bharat inauguration: Did CM Naveen Patnaik hint at Modi retaining power in 2024!

During his speech, Patnaik not only heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also invited him to inaugurate the Puri International Airport expected to be ready in 3-4 years of time, hinting he expects Modi to retain power in 2024 as well.

Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express: Know facilities available on the semi-high speed train

The Vande Bharat Express will run six days a week except Thursdays. It will start from Howrah at 6.10 am and reach Puri at 12.35 pm. In the return direction, it will leave Puri at 1.50 pm and arrive at Howrah at 8.30 pm.

Students travelling on Vande Bharat Express
Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express: Passengers narrate first-ride experience, watch

Meanwhile, the excitement of passengers and school students, who got an opportunity to take part in the historic moment of railway services in Odisha, reached zenith during the luxurious travel on the Vande Bharat Express.

PM Modi flags off Odisha’s first Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah
PM Modi flags off Odisha’s first Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah

PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several transformative projects, including renovation of Cuttack and Puri railway stations, accelerating the progress of Odisha.

Jellyfish Carcass On Puri Beach
Mass jellyfish stranding witnessed again along Puri coast in Odisha

The local fishermen and tourists spotted the jellyfish carcasses in the morning and informed the authorities. Though nobody could say when did this happen, some suspected that they could have been washed ashore on Monday night.

Puri Rath Yatra: 'Chaka Dera' ritual performed in Puri 
Puri Rath Yatra: 'Chaka Dera' ritual performed in Puri 

As per tradition, the Chaka Dera ritual is conducted on the occasion of 'Bhaunri Jatra,' the last day of the 'Bahara Chandan Yatra' of the deities.

Gundicha Temple In Puri
ASI, SJTA race against time to complete repair works of Gundicha Temple before Puri Rath Yatra

The Gundicha Temple in Puri is on a repair spree after cracks were spotted on the columns of the temple by Puri Srimandir Technical Core Committee during an inspection in October 2022.

Demolition Of Prawn Gheries In Chilika
Clean up drive: Puri admin demolishes illegal prawn gheries in Chilika

The team which undertook the drive was led by Additional Tehsildar, Prabodh Kumar Patnaik. Two platoons of police force and more than 50 labourers were engaged in the demolition drive.

Vande Bharat Express
Odisha’s first Vande Bharat Express between Puri-Howrah likely to start from May 15

The Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express is expected to have nine halts-Howrah, Haldia, Balasore, Bhadrak,  Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Khurda Road Junction, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri.

Vande Bharat Express
PM Modi may visit Odisha to flag off Vande Bharat Express train: BJP

It is pertinent to mention here that the first trial run of Vande Bharat Express started from Howrah-Puri on April 28

Huge Rush At Srimandir
Puri locals devoid of Jagannath darshan! Await re-opening of all Srimandir doors

Srimandir in Puri allows darshan through only one gate, Singhadwara. It results in unprecedented congestion every day. The situation goes from bad to worse on holidays when the devotees have to wait in queue for more than 4-5 hours for darshan.

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