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Puri Srimandir
Process to set up AC tensile fabric structure near Puri Srimandir begins

The tensile fabric structure will be covered from three sides and will look like a tunnel. It will be set up on 84 metres long and 12 metres breadth, said Prabhat Kumar Panigrahy

  • Thursday, 07 December 2023
Puri Jagannath Temple
Complete ban on paan, gutkha inside Puri Srimandir from January 2024

Even though restrictions were earlier clamped on consumption/use of tobacco-related products inside the Srimandir premises and there are also provisions for penalty for any violation, such norms were not being strictly enforced, stated SJTA.

  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Scene outside Puri Srimandir
Over 10 devotees injured after stampede-like situation erupted in Puri Srimandir

All the injured persons, who sustained injuries in the incident at Puri Srimandir during 'Mangal Aalati', have been admitted to admitted to Puri hospital

  • Friday, 10 November 2023
Samir Mohanty
Laser scanning instead of reopening Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar is a conspiracy by Odisha Govt, says BJP

As per BJP, it’s a planned conspiracy to go for the laser scanning of the Ratna Bhandar instead of opening it.

  • Sunday, 05 November 2023
Devadasi Seva at Puri Srimandir
Vanishing ‘sevas’ of Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri

Several senior servitors, members of the Srimandir managing committee, and devotees of Lord Jagannath have demanded the revival of many extinct services including the ‘Sankha Seva’.

  • Wednesday, 01 November 2023
Puri Srimandir
Devotees throng Puri Srimandir as special Kartik rituals begin; Holy Trinity adorns Radha Damodar Besha

The month is particularly important for the Habisyalis who observe Kartika Brata and worship Lord Jagannath in Radha Damodara Besha during the entire holy month of Kartik.

  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
BJP Delegation At Puri King's Residence
Odisha BJP delegation meets Puri King over Srimandir Ratna Bhandar issue

The BJP wanted the State government and the SJTA to clear the air on the safety of the Ratna Bhandar and the ornaments stored in it. And as the Puri King is the President of the Temple Managing Committee, the saffron party submitted a memorandum urging him to press the State government to take immediate steps to reopen it.

  • Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Congress holds mega rally in Puri
Congress holds mega rally in Puri, demands reopening of Ratna Bhandar and all gates of Srimandir

Bijay Patnaik, said, “The Congress is demanding the reopening of all gates of Puri Srimandir which is also the demand of scores of people and devotees. However, keeping the gates closed for some vested interest contractors is condemnable.”

  • Monday, 16 October 2023
‘Krushna Balaram Besha’ of deities held in Puri Srimandir 
‘Decent attire’ in Puri Srimandir: Temple admin asks servitors, hotels to create awareness among visitors

SJTA Chief Administrator Ranjan Das has written letters to the presidents and secretaries of all the servitor Nijogs and hotel owners to create awareness among visitors in this regard.

  • Thursday, 12 October 2023
Puri Srimandir
Rituals halt at Puri Srimandir after row over offering of services by axed Singhari servitor

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) held discussions with the servitors of various nijogs to end the impasse and resume the rituals.

  • Friday, 15 September 2023
Puri Srimandir
Raksha Bandhan in Puri Srimandir to be celebrated tomorrow

Like other festivals, it also involves a number of rituals, while the ‘rakhis’ for Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra are prepared through an elaborate procedure.

  • Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Puri Srimandir
All doors of Puri Srimandir will open in time as per requirement of devotees, says Odisha Law Minister

As per Saraka, a decision in this regard will be taken in due time as per the requirement and convenience of the devotees.

  • Sunday, 13 August 2023
Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati
Reopening of Ratna Bhandar: Puri Shankaracharya expresses displeasure, says no suggestions

Puri Shankaracharya said that it would not be appropriate to comment on the matter as no one- the Managing Committee, the SJTA, the Odisha government or the servitors- has not sought his views.

  • Sunday, 06 August 2023
Puri Srimandir
Miscreants loot cash from donation box of Puri Srimandir

The matter came to light after the Jagannath Temple Police (JTP) personnel recovered an empty donation box from the backside of Nrusingha temple. The JTP has handed over the donation box to Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).

  • Friday, 28 July 2023
Pushya Abhishek rituals of Lord Jagannath in Puri Srimandir today
Paschima Dwara of Puri Srimandir to reopen from tomorrow

The local residents have to produce their ID cards supporting their resident to access the temple through Paschima Dwara, sources informed.

  • Sunday, 23 July 2023
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