Tag: 12th Century Shrine

Puri: The Supreme Court of India today rejected Sri Jagannath Sena’s plea seeking a CBI probe into policemen entering Puri Srimandir wearing shoes and holding weapons. It is pertinent to mention here that large-scale violence was reported during the observance of Puri bandh called by the socio-cultural outfit on October 3 over the introduction of […]

Puri: Hours after pictures of the interior of the Puri Srimandir were uploaded today on social media by police sub inspector Dilip Panda, Puri SP Sarthak Sarangi has suspended him. As per reports, the pictures of the temple premises were found posted on a Facebook post today, thereby raising concerns over security measures at the 12th […]

Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) today informed that the proposed system of ticket darshan and fixation of Mahaprasad rate chart as part of the Supreme Court-suggested reform measures for the 12th century shrine will be implemented from New Year. Addressing a presser, SJTA chief administrator Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra today said ticket darshan system […]

Puri: After the eviction drive around Puri Srimandir, the local administration has launched beautification drive to ensure a green cover near the 12th century shrine. As per reports, trees ranging from 4-ft to 15-ft long are being planted in the area under the new barricade in front of the Singhadwar facing Radhaballabh Mutt. Trees like […]