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.

Lambodhar Turak
Lawyer cycles from Malkangiri to Puri protesting Polavaram project

As per reports, lawyer Lambodhar Turuk set out from Motu after collecting water from the confluence of Saberi and Sileru river. He crossed many ghats and jungles on his way to Puri which took him around 20 days.

Devotees Enter Srimandir In 'Decent Attire'
Devotees throng Puri for Jagannath darshan as ‘decent look rule’ comes into force on New Year

Thousands of devotees thronged the Srimandir in Puri to get a glimpse of their beloved Lord Jagannath and avail His blessings on New Year’s Day.

Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Lord Jagannath’s sand sculpture with flowers in Puri 
Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Lord Jagannath’s sand sculpture with flowers in Puri 

On the eve of New Year’s Day, internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 25-ft-high sand sculpture of Lord Jagannath's ' Bada Singhara Besha'  at Puri beach on Sunday. 

New restrictions for devotees from New Year's Day to have darshan in Puri Srimandir
New restrictions for devotees from New Year's Day to have darshan in Puri Srimandir

Along with new restrictions, a new darshan system will also be put in place. Devotees will not have to wait under the sun in queues for hours for darshan of the deities. They will have the facility of going under AC shed to Srimandir from Marichikote chhak.  

Air-conditioned shed coming up in front of Srimandir for devotees in New Year
Air-conditioned shed coming up in front of Srimandir for devotees in New Year

To end the sufferings of devotees who had to wait in long queues for hours in the sun to enter Srimandir, a fully air-conditioned shed is being constructed at the Grand Road, also known as Bada Danda.

VK Pandian Shown Black Flag In Puri
BJD leader VK Pandian opposed in Puri, shown black flag

The Congress members showed black flag to him and raised ‘Pandian go back’ slogans in front of him opposing demolition of heritage buildings in Puri in the name of Parikrama Project. They also blamed Pandian of insulting Jagannath culture by bringing Youtuber Kamiya Jani to the Srimandir.

Srimandir, Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh
Tight security in Puri for New Year: No-vehicle-zone from Marichikot square & green corridor for ambulance

The security arrangements will be divided into five parts. No vehicles will be allowed on the Grand Road from Marichikote square. Separate darshan arrangements will be made for Divyang and senior citizens, informed the SP.

Devotees Wait In Barricades
Barricading & single-gate entry in Puri Srimandir multiplies plight of devotees

As per reports, darshan was halted for some time during Pahili Bhoga ritual which resulted in the queue getting longer and longer. A woman devotee reportedly suffering from high blood sugar could not find a toilet and passed urine standing in the barricade.

Puri Parikrama Project Invitation Card
Srimandir Parikrama project: 30 teams leave Puri to distribute invitation cards for mega event

About 30 teams comprising servitors and SJTA officials on Tuesday left for various parts of the country and state to distribute invitation cards. As per official sources, invitation cards will be handed over to religious heads of various shrines across the country.

VHP demands investigation as row erupts over Kamiya Jani 
VHP demands investigation as row erupts over Kamiya Jani 

The controversy surrounding social media influencer Kamiya Jani is getting intense with each passing day. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday demanded an investigation into the entry of Jani into Jagannath temple. 

Rush Of Devotees At Srimandir
Srimandir sees unprecedented rush of devotees ahead of New Year

In view of the crowd, the temple administration has taken several measures to ensure hassle-free darshan for the devotees. Arrangements have been made by the police to control the huge gathering of devotees. CCTV cameras have been installed outside the temple with barricades. Special police and home guards and lifeguards have been deployed for tourists, especially near the beach.

Sand sculpture of Santa Claus at Puri beach creates record 
Sand sculpture of Santa Claus at Puri beach creates record 

Internationally renowned sand artist and Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik added another feather to his cap by creating the biggest-ever sand sculpture of Santa Claus at Puri beach on Sunday.

Gourmet’s delight: Byanjana Dwadashi dedicated to Lord Krishna celebrated in Puri
Gourmet’s delight: Byanjana Dwadashi dedicated to Lord Krishna celebrated in Puri

Byanjana Dwadashi, a special festival for Lord Sri Krishna, was celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervour at the pilgrim city of Puri on Sunday. On the occasion, over 850 traditional dishes were prepared and served to the Lord at mutts and temples.

BJD Minister Ranendra Swain On EVM
BJD’s Ranendra Pratap Swain questions EVM integrity; such apprehension due to fear of defeat, says BJP

While attending a golden jubilee function of a school at Gop block of the district, Swain raised questions on the trustworthiness of the EVMs.

SJTA meets Puri Shankaracharya in Ujjain, seeks his gracious presence at Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp
SJTA meets Puri Shankaracharya in Ujjain, seeks his gracious presence at Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp inauguration

A delegation of the SJTA including temple administrator, Ranjan Kumar Das and members of the Srimandir Management Committee, Ashok Mohapatra met the Shankaracharya in Ujjain on Saturday.

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