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.

Brick kiln owner found dead in Kendrapara; ‘Kidnapped’ girl’s body recovered in Puri
Brick kiln owner found dead in Kendrapara; ‘Kidnapped’ girl’s body recovered in Puri

Puri Marine police have disclosed the identity of a girl who has gone missing since Saturday.

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Srimandir Nata Mandap cracks haven’t widened: ASI Odisha chief

The inspection was done in presence of amicus curiae NK Mohanty and ASI Odisha superintendent Arun Mallick. They were also accompanied by Professor Arun Menon of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai.

Puri Rath Yatra to vie for UNESCO ‘Intangible Heritage’ tag; Advisory committee to be formed 
Puri Rath Yatra to vie for UNESCO ‘Intangible Heritage’ tag; Advisory committee to be formed 

The SJTA swung into action after receiving a letter from the Odia Language, Literature & Culture department wherein it was asked to constitute an advisory committee. 

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Indian Railways to introduce Jagannath Express and Vande Bharat Express in Odisha

According to Vaishnaw, the proposed Jagannath Express will be part of the Bharat Gaurav Trains (Theme- based Tourist Circuit trains) introduced to showcase India's rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places to the people of India and the world.

Lack of infrastructure affecting quality education in Odisha schools
Lack of infrastructure affecting quality education in Odisha schools

While students are being taught in an unsafe building in Astaranga, shortage of classrooms prompts teachers to teach students from Class I to Class V in a classroom.

Idols of Lord Jagannath, siblings 'disrespectfully' carried on trolley in Puri
Idols of Lord Jagannath, siblings 'disrespectfully' carried on trolley in Puri

The visuals of the incident show a man pulling a rickshaw trolley mounted with the idols of the Holy Trinity tied to each other.

Puri King oversees Gundicha temple repair works, announces new project
Puri King oversees Gundicha temple repair works, announces new project

The sanctum sanctorum of the Sri Gundicha Temple was last repaired in 1994

1976 Miracle: How Donald Trump helped ISKCON devotees organise first Rath Yatra in New York City
1976 Miracle: How Donald Trump helped ISKCON devotees organise first Jagannath Rath Yatra in New York City

The first chariot procession of the Lord of the Universe Mahaprabhu Jagannath kicked off on the streets of NYC in 1976, with assistance from the then 30-year-old emerging real-estate mogul in United States of America – Donald Trump.

Garuda Stamba inside Srimandir to get thick sliver coating for longer life
Garuda Stamba inside Srimandir to get thick sliver coating for longer life

It is believed that one can get relief from incurable diseases if he embraces Garuda Stamba.

Foreign cabal conspiring to rob Odisha’s mineral resources and Srimandir Ratna Bhandar: BJD leader
Foreign cabal conspiring to rob Odisha’s mineral resources and Srimandir Ratna Bhandar: BJD leader

BJD general secretary Sanjay Das Burma said that a conspiracy has been hatched to usurp Odisha’s wealth, its rich mineral resources and the Ratna Bhandar - Lord Jagannath temple's treasure trove.

Derogatory statement against Lord Jagannath: Servitors seek stringent action against rationalists
Derogatory statement against Lord Jagannath: Servitors seek stringent action against rationalists

Earlier on Saturday, Chhatisa Nijog shot off a letter to Chief Minister urging him to take action against the so-called rationalists.

Srimandir Chhatisa Nijog’s Nayak urges CM Naveen to take action against rationalists 
Srimandir Chhatisa Nijog’s Nayak urges CM Naveen to take action against rationalists 

Chhatisa Nijog’s Nayak Pattajoshi Janardan Mohapatra shot off a letter to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urging him to take action against the so-called rationalists.

President walks 2 km while visiting Jagannath temple in Puri
President walks 2 km while visiting Jagannath temple in Puri

Her daughter, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP leader Sambit Patra and senior officers also joined the President.

NGT slaps Rs 12 cr fine on SJTA for illegal stone mining in Khordha’s Tapang
NGT slaps Rs 12 cr fine on SJTA for illegal stone mining in Khordha’s Tapang

The Khordha Collector is instructed to form a committee and carry out the renovation, reclamation, and restitution of the excavated areas with the penalty amount.

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Remembering the saint who preached the teachings of ‘One Supreme God’
Guru Nanak Jayanti: Remembering the saint who preached the teachings of ‘One Supreme God’

During his lifetime, Saint Nanak travelled to several places. He travelled to Kurukshetra, Haridwar, and Assam’s Kamrup. He even travelled to Puri and Cuttack in Odisha on a ship. He also travelled to Lahore, Mecca, Madras, Kashmir, Brindaban, Peshwar, Kabul and Baghdad. 

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