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.

Srimandir Reopening
Will Srimandir Admin Lift Darshan Curbs In August?

Devotees are eagerly waiting for the day when the gates of the Puri Srimandir will once again open for them and they can have the darshan of the Lord of the Universe.

Puri Becomes First City To Provide Drink-From-Tap Quality Water
Sujal Mission: Puri Becomes First City To Provide Drink-From-Tap Quality Water

The move will now eliminate the usage of 3 crore plastic water bottles. This would mean the city will now be free from nearly 400 mt tonnes of plastic waste.

Abandoned By 5 Sons, Elderly Man Pins Hopes On ‘Lord Jagannath’
Abandoned By 5 Sons, Elderly Man Pins Hopes On ‘Lord Jagannath’

Meanwhile, the desolate man has been rehabilitated at an old-age home, Niladri Nilay, at Biramitrapur by Puri district administration.

Srimandir Reopening: Puri Sankaracharya Decries Being Sidelined By SJTA
Srimandir Reopening: Puri Sankaracharya Decries Being Sidelined By SJTA

Sankaracharya said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has not sought his opinion on the reopening of Jagannath temple so far. 

Niladri Bije
Niladri Bije Today: Lords To Return To Sanctum Sanctorum Of Srimandir Marking End Of Ratha Jatra

The Niladri Bije ritual will be held today in the afternoon without public participation like last year due to restrictions over Covid 19 pandemic.

rainfall
Low Pressure Over Bay of Bengal Persists, Odisha Continues To Receive Rainfall

Due to the low pressure area over Northwest Bay of Bengal and neighborhood, many parts of the State have been receiving light to moderate rainfall since the last two days.

Suna Besha
Lord Jagannath’s Headgear Partially Broken During Suna Besha

A portion of the headgear (Kirita) of Lord Jagannath was found missing during the golden attire (Suna Besha) rituals of the ‘Holy Trinity’ in Puri

Adhara Pana
Ratha Jatra 2021: Adhara Pana Offering To Holy Trinity In Puri Today

A day after the Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, a sweet drink called 'AdharaPana' will be offered to the Holy Trinity in Puri today

Suna Besha 2021
Suna Besha 2021 Live Updates from Puri: Gods Take Golden Makeover

The most iconic avatar of Supreme Lord of the Universe is unfolding before crores of mortal eyes in a lavish ritual called the Suna Besha. Held as a much-awaited

Heavy Rain Alert For 9 Odisha Districts In Next 24 Hours: IMD
Heavy Rain To Lash Several Parts Of Odisha Today

The weather department has predicted heavy rain in several parts especially coastal and interior regions of Odisha today

Suna Besha
Suna Besha Today: Puri Deities To Glitter In Golden Attire, Devotees To Give A Miss

The Suna Besha or golden attire of the Holy Trinity will be performed today in Puri without public participation like last year due to Covid-19 pandemic

Saints’ Tryst With Lord Jagannath
Saints’ Tryst With Lord Jagannath

Puri was a big draw for medieval saints from across the country. The most notable among them were Shankaracharya, Shri Chaitanya, Ramanujacharya, Ballabhacharya, Guru Nanak, Kabir, Tulsi Das and Swami Ramdas

Gundicha Temple
Significance Of Gundicha Temple In Ratha Jatra

Gundicha temple is popularly known as the garden house of Lord Jagannath. Gundicha temple is built in ‘Kalinga’ temple style which comprises Viman (sanctum), Jagamohan, Natamandira and Bhogamandap

Bahuda Jatra
Bahuda Jatra: Nine-Day Sojourn Of Holy Trinity Ends, Lords Set To Return Srimandir

Servitors started the rituals as per tradition since last night for the return journey of the divine trinity. Rituals like Bahuda Kanta, Charabandha, Kusumilagi have been performed.

Bahuda Jatra
Bahuda Jatra: The Return Sojourn Of Holy Trinity To Srimandir

The return journey of the Holy Trinity- Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to Srimandir, after spending seven days at the Gundicha temple, is known as the Bahuda Jatra

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