Tag: Puri Jagannath Temple

The increasing number of rats and cockroaches has become a headache for servitors as well as Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). 

The journey will begin on January 25 and end on February 1, 2023 and is named as Jagannath Yatra. Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, during his last visit to Odisha, had announced to run Jagannath Circuit Train.

As per the decision, the ban on mobile phones for servitors and other officials will come into effect from January 1, 2023.

The inspection was done in presence of amicus curiae NK Mohanty and ASI Odisha superintendent Arun Mallick. They were also accompanied by Professor Arun Menon of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai.

BJD general secretary Sanjay Das Burma said that a conspiracy has been hatched to usurp Odisha’s wealth, its rich mineral resources and the Ratna Bhandar - Lord Jagannath temple's treasure trove.

President Droupadi Murmu was in Odisha from Nov 10-11, in what was her maiden visit to the state after assuming office of the top constitutional post in the country. Check out the events that unfolded during the two days.

Due to heavy rush and delayed temple rituals, devotees had a tough time to get the darshan of Lord Jagannath. On the other hand, all rituals of Lord Jagannath got delayed causing resentment among devotees.

A stone weighing around 2-3 kg fell from the roof area of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. The incident has raised questions on the safety of the 12th century shrine and thousands of devotees visiting the temple.

A huge piece of stone had reportedly fallen from the same place last Sunday (October 23).

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As per the new time table, Dwara Phita ritual will be held at 12 am whereas Sakala Dhupa ritual will be held between 2am and 3am.

Two women were allegedly misbehaved and beaten up by a servitor inside the Jagannath Temple on Wednesday. They were in Puri to perform ‘Habisha’ in the holy Kartik month.

Senapati Lagi ritual is performed by Daitapatis every year a day before Snana Yatra.

The Supreme Court of India on Friday rejected two petitions filed alleging illegal construction work around the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Terming the pleas as 'frivolous', the apex court has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on both the petitioners.

The Lawyers Association secretary had moved Puri SDJM appealing filing of case against concerned parties over illegal digging and construction activities in the prohibited zone around the 12th-century shrine.