Tag: Jagannath Temple

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Tuesday requested the Odisha government to declare the employees of the administration Covid Warriors.

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Puri: It’s not the world famous Jagannath temple that witnessed huge damages by the rampaging ‘Fani’ fury. Many other world heritage sites, historical monuments too are not spared. And the famous Sri Lokanath temple in Puri is not an exception. As per reports, Lokanath temple in Puri district incurred severe damages owing to the fury […]

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) will take the final decision over auction of Rath Yatra live broadcasting rights today. Close on the heels of the temple administration’s letter inviting reputed TV channels to bid for the live broadcast rights of the event, several Odia and Hindi channels on Monday participated in the bidding […]

By Srinibash Samal Gamha Purnima or Rakhi Purnima is celebrated with much fervour across the state. The festival celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters. To mark the festival, brothers and sisters in every household of the state start preparations very early in the morning. While girls prepare the ‘puja thali’ filled with […]

Bhubaneswar: The ‘muhurat’ of Odia movie ‘Mr Majnu’ under the banner of Tarang Cine Productions was held at RCM Jagannath Temple in Bhubaneswar today. While Babusan will be the lead character in the movie, actresses Surmayee Mohapatra, Divyadisha Mohanty and Sheetal Patra will also be a part of the upcoming flick. The movie will be […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: Change, as the proverb goes, may be the only constant in life but it is never easy to effect. Most people, by their very nature, are reluctant to accept change for it threatens to disturb the equilibrium of their lives at least temporarily. Even a change for the better takes time […]

Puri: Amid uproar among residents opposing the eviction of encroachments within 75 metres of Meghanad Pacheri of Puri Jagannath Temple, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today appealed the people affected by the eviction drive to give up their land and allow removal of the structures in order to ensure safety and security of the temple. In […]

Bhubaneswar/Puri: Strongly criticising the razing of structures near Puri Srimandir, senior BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra today slammed the Naveen-led government citing that in just seven days, it has turned Srikhetra into a Kurukshetra. He further held the demolition drive ‘illegal’ while referring to reports of government initiating the move based on an interim report of […]

Puri: Keeping in view the large number of devotees expected to throng Puri on ‘Panchuka’ tomorrow, police have made elaborate security arrangements to ensure smooth darshan of the holy trinity. Lord Jagannath will don the ‘Laxmi Narayan Besha’ on Friday, which is the very first day of Panchuka. And so, the pilgrim town is expected […]

Cuttack: Two important cases pertaining to the repair works of Jagmohan in Puri Srimandir and Konark Sun Temple came up for hearing before the Orissa High Court today. As per the earlier order of the High Court, design of a ramp for the differently-abled visitors at Srimandir has been made and permission to build the […]

Puri: The district administration on Monday sealed the Punjabi Mutt located on the southern side of the Puri Jagannath temple following allegations of narcotics trade on its premises. The particular building was sealed by police in presence of a magistrate. As the particular structure was coming within 75 meters of the boundary wall of Srimandir […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday decided that the wood from trees uprooted at Balukhand Sanctuary during cyclone Fani would be utilised to cook food at the kitchen in Lord Jagannath Temple. A portion of the dead wood collected from sanctuary would also be sent to ‘Swargadwar’ (crematorium) to be used for funerals, said forest […]

Puri: Ever since Odisha was born as a separate State (Utkal Pradesh), no Chief Minister had shown interest to develop Puri as a world heritage site or construct a security zone around Sri Jagannath Temple. It is actually surprising to see CM Naveen Patnaik showing so much interest for the heritage corridor, said Puri Gajapati […]

Puri: A picture of a youth speaking on mobile phone from inside Puri Srimandir premises went viral of social media today. In the photo, a youth, who is yet to be identified, could be seen speaking on mobile phone while standing on ‘Chahani Mandap’ inside the premises of Jagannath Temple where phones and cameras are […]