Tag: Puri

The skyrocketing price of Mahaprasad (Abadha) in Puri Jagannath Temple has become a matter of concern for devotees. The rising prices of the Mahaprasad during the holy month of Kartik are burning holes in the pocket of devotees.

As the holy Kartik month began on Monday, Habisyalis (elderly women who observe fast during the month) across the State congregated in the pilgrim town of Puri to observe month-long Kartika Brata.

Clean drinking water seems to be a distant dream for the residents of villages under Korana panchayat of Astranga block in Puri district. Water taps in this area are releasing contaminated salty water while many are lying defunct for years together now.

On September 4, at least two people died after a boat capsized in Chilika lake.

Jai Durga Maa: This Marvellous Sand Art In Puri Has Been Created With 12 Different Fruits

At the meeting, Padma Shri recipient renowned sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik wished to know the present status of the Ratna Bhandar, its repair work and reopening. But his proposal was technically sidelined, saying the matter was not in the agenda.   

Mahalaya: Devotees Throng Puri Jagannath Temple To Offer Shradha To Ancestors

According to sources, in the first phase the oil major will dig three smalls ponds and has engaged two JCBs for the digging work.

WATCH: IAF Suryakiran Airshow Over Puri Sea

A decision regarding the reopening of Ratna Bhandar will be taken in a meeting which is scheduled to be held on September 27.

Due to changing weather, uncertainty looms over final Suryakiran airshow which was supposed to be held tomorrow in Puri. 

In presence of district Collector, the survey work for road widening started in Puri city.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Governor Ganeshi Lal are likely to attend the show.

Not a single complaint has been registered against the vehicle owners.

On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, renowned sand artist Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a marvellous sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha at Puri sea beach. Patnaik has sculpted a 6ft tall sculpture of Lord Ganesha using 3,425 sand laddoos and some flowers. Surrounding the Vighnaharta are sculptures of two elephants worshipping the Lord.