Tag: Lingaraj Temple

Puri/Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: The Fani fury seems not to have spared the State’s ancient places of worship. Post Fani, many of the tourist and pilgrimage places here stands quite defaced. Massive devastation is seen on the premises of the Loknath Temple. Several religious significance trees like ‘Boula’ trees were uprooted in the cyclone. Though the rituals are […]

Bhubaneswar: A fresh row between sects of servitors at the Lord Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar over ownership and construction on a piece of land caused disruption in the conduct of rituals at the 11th century shrine today. No rituals at the Lingaraj Temple have been conducted since morning today after a dispute surfaced between the […]

Bhubaneswar: After rituals at Lingaraj Temple were disrupted for over one and a half days owing to a dispute between two sects of servitors over ownership and construction on a piece of land, rituals resumed after a decision was taken to set up an interim trust to look into the squabble. The situation returned to […]

Bhubaneswar: The beauty of Lingaraj temple, which once mesmerized PM Modi, now reels under neglect.  The architectural marvel from the 11th century has become unsafe due to alleged lapses and negligence on the part of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). In a letter to Director General of ASI, Commissioner of Endowments has mentioned that […]

Bhubaneswar: The ongoing eviction near Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar was temporarily suspended by the authorities after local traders gheraoed Lingaraj Police station and staged a massive demonstration on Tuesday. Hundreds of traders staged the demonstration as they alleged that the eviction drive was launched by the authorities without holding any talks or rehabilitation. Though the […]

Bhubaneswar: Despite protests, the halted eviction drive near Lingaraj Temple will resume as per schedule, BMC Commissioner, Prem Chandra Chaudhary informed media after a meeting with all the stake holders. A widespread agitation by the local traders whose shops & establishments near the ancient shrine were razed in the eviction drive on Monday forced the […]

Bhubaneswar: The ongoing eviction drive near Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar was strongly opposed by locals today who alleged that they have not been given any notices regarding the demolition. “How can they demolish our houses without informing us in advance? It is injustice and now we have become homeless,” said a local woman. However, member […]

Bhubaneswar: Amidst the ongoing resentment over eviction near Lingaraj temple, Odisha government on Thursday announced a special package for peripheral development of the shrine and rehabilitation of affected stakeholders. Besides, a committee has been set up to formulate a special act for Lingaraj temple. The Law department has set up a special committee which also […]

Konark: After Jagannath Temple in Puri and Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha government has begun process for peripheral development of the Konark Sun Temple. As per reports, Works Secretary of Odisha government Krishan Kumar and Puri district Collector Balwant Singh visited Konark Temple on Tuesday evening and reviewed the situation. Both of them reportedly […]

Bhubaneswar: With the Odisha government initiating a massive temple development, beautification and renovation drive across popular religious shrines across the State, the Opposition parties have termed the move politically-motivated. Congress MLA Sura Routray said that instead of concentrating on the real issues affecting the people of the State, Odisha government has shifted its focus towards […]

Bhubaneswar: The municipal corporation authorities of the State Capital city of Odisha on Tuesday announced to close down all religious institutions under its jurisdiction as a precautionary measure to put…

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ‘Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action (EKAMRA) Plan’, Odisha government has announced rehabilitation and resettlement package for persons/institutions affected by the beautification & developmental works being carried out around Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar. A release of the CMO mentioned that more than 65 acres surrounding Lingaraj temple and Bindu […]

Bhubaneswar: The Endowments Commissioner has dissolved the existing Trust Board of Lingaraj Temple and constituted an interim body for the efficient and better management of the affairs at the 11th-century shrine. As per a notification issued by the commissioner on Wednesday, the nine-member Interim Trust Board will have tenure of one year. Khurda Collector will […]

Bhubaneswar: A high-level preparatory meeting was held on Monday at the Lingaraj Police Station to finalise preparations & ritual timings of the ensuing Maha Shivratri festival of Lord Lingaraj on 21 February 2020. The meeting saw participation of all the bigwigs of the Twin City police including, the Commissioner of Police Sudhanshu Sarangi, Bhubaneswar DCP […]

Bhubaneswar: Religious fervour hit a crescendo across Odisha especially in Ekamra Kshetra-Bhubaneswar where lakhs of devotees celebrated the grand night of Lord Shiva, the Mahashivratri on Friday. The celebration of the festival was in full swing at major Shiva shrines like Lord Lokanath Temple in Puri, Dhabaleswar in Cuttack, Akhandalamani in Bhadrak, Vedvyas in Rourkela and […]