Tag: Puri Srimandir

Daspalla NAC vice-chairman accused of thrashing municipality engineer
Denied 'cut money' from Parikrama visit, Daspalla NAC vice-chairman accused of thrashing municipality engineer

After their holy visit, the women devotees along with Dalbehera were returning back home when the vice-chairman allegedly intercepted their bus near Khordha’s Jankia and heckled everyone.

  • Sunday, 18 February 2024
Puri Srimandir
Despite restrictions, another drone footage of Srimandir aerial view surfaces

While the video fetched a huge number of likes and views on the youth’s social media handle, a complaint has been filed at Singhadwar Police Station in this regard.

  • Monday, 12 February 2024
Puri Srimandir
Questions raised over delay in laser scan report & opening of Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar

Many questioned why the report has not been made public yet. Many have alleged that the government is dilly-dallying to open the Ratna Bhandar despite the order given by the High Court.

  • Friday, 09 February 2024
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar can be opened and repaired during Rath Yatra: Law Minister 
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar can be opened and repaired during Rath Yatra: Law Minister 

The Minister said that the condition of the Ratna Bhandar will be assessed after the laser scanning and it can be opened and repaired during the Rath Yatra. 

  • Thursday, 08 February 2024
Puri Srimandir
Arpan Rath rice mixed with par-boiled rice, unsuitable for Srimandir, says servitor

Damodar Mahasuar, who is in the Srimandir committee to examine the quality of the rice, alleged that the rice packets opened yesterday were suitable for cooking but the rice packets brought to Srimandir today are unsuitable to prepare bhog because it is mixed with par-boiled rice.

  • Monday, 05 February 2024
Srimandir Managing Committee Meeting
Srimandir committee to verify Arpan Rath rice quality, likely to be used to prepare khichdi

The rice verifying committee was formed following a meeting at Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) office on Friday night, informed Srimandir Managing Committee member Ananta Tiadi.

  • Saturday, 03 February 2024
Kalajeera Rice Leaves From Koraput
GI-tagged Kalajeera Rice from Koraput sent to Puri Srimandir for use in Mahaprasad

A 12-member team left from Koraput Jagannath Temple, also known as Shabara Srikshetra with one quintal of Kalajeera Rice on Friday.

  • Friday, 02 February 2024
Puri Srimandir servitors clash over sale of holy flags
Puri Srimandir servitors clash over sale of holy flags

As per reports, a Mekap servitor and a Chunara servitor got into a fight over the sale of flags near the Natamanadap. It was alleged that during the fight, the Chunara servitor also lost his gold chain. 

  • Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Puri Srimandir  Parikrama Project
Srimandir Parikrama Project Inauguration LIVE Updates: CM Naveen dedicates Heritage Corridor project to public

The much-awaited Shree Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor Project is all set to be opened to the public today. Devotees in large numbers have started flocking

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Aerial View Of Srimandir Parikrama Project
Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project: 8 key points

The project is valued at Rs 3,700 crore. It includes sub-projects like the redevelopment of the SJTA building, parking places, Srimandir reception centre, Shree Setu, Jagannath cultural center, toilets, clock rooms, Badadanda heritage streetscape, beachfront development, Puri Lake, and Musa river revival plan.

  • Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Makar Sankranti Observed In Odisha
Odisha observes Makar Sankranti with zest, special ritual at Puri Srimandir

Special ‘Makar Chaula’ is prepared on this day which is offered to the presiding deities first and then eaten by all in the family. People wear new dresses and bow down to their elderlies seeking blessings.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
Puri Srimandir Parikrama Project
Puri Parikrama Project work to be completed by January 11: Odisha Chief Secretary

Police ADG (Law and Order), Sanjay Kumar said, “Adequate security cover will be in place in Puri for the Parikrama Project inauguration as a lot of VIPs will be present. Similarly, the focus will be on ensuring hassle-free darshan for devotees."

  • Friday, 05 January 2024
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik’s veiled attack on Odisha govt; questions true meaning of development

Patnaik, who had earlier fired salvos at the state government on various issues, today slammed the government’s tall claims for development by questioning if construction of roads and buildings is development.

  • Wednesday, 03 January 2024
Puri Srimandir Parikrama Project
Srimandir Parikrama Project: Congress sees red over Odisha govt's decision to spend more for promotional activities

As per the official release, the dedication ceremony of Srimandir Parikrama Project is one of the initiatives under 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha'  and the approved budget of Rs 4000 crore is enhanced to Rs 4214 crore.

  • Sunday, 31 December 2023
Devotees Wait In Barricades
Barricading & single-gate entry in Puri Srimandir multiplies plight of devotees

As per reports, darshan was halted for some time during Pahili Bhoga ritual which resulted in the queue getting longer and longer. A woman devotee reportedly suffering from high blood sugar could not find a toilet and passed urine standing in the barricade.

  • Wednesday, 27 December 2023
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