Tag: Puri

Generous - remaining true to its name, 'Jawad' not just spared Odisha but also left behind a magnificent makeover of the skies over Puri, the holy land of Lord Jagannath. After the cyclonic system crossed Puri coast as a depression Sunday evening, the skies were lit up in gold and crimson.

As dark clouds of Cyclone Jawad lift, Puri skies light up in gold and crimson. These breathtaking visuals were shared by international sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik.

Fishermen net 15-20 quintal ‘Kavala’ fish near Naba sea beach in Krushnaprasad, Puri

Opposition members hurled eggs at CM Naveen Patnaik’s carcade near Hospital chhak in Puri on Wednesday (Nov 24). The CM was returning after the foundation laying of historic Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project when some protesters pelted eggs at his carcade. Black flags were also waived at the CM convoy as a mark of protest.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s comments on Puri, Jeypore, Utkela airport proposals during his visit to Jharsuguda Puri.

RBI Governor Visits Lord Jagannath Temple In Puri.

“There are three keys of Bhitara Ratna Bhandara (inner treasure chamber) and as per the norms Puri Gajapati, district Collector and he himself should keep one key each. However, in 2018, the door of Bhitara Ratna Bhandara didn’t open with any of the keys that the Collector had brought,” said Ratna Bhandara servitor Ganesh Mekapa. 

Monkey snatches handbag from a woman and climbs atop a temple in Odisha’s Puri district.

Devotees queue up at Puri Srimandir to get a glimpse of Lord Jagannath. Long queue of devotees seen at Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri during Panchaka Brata.

The illegal, both big and small, vendors were allegedly creating nuisance for the tourists and making the beach littered with disposable plates and leftover food items. The drive was carried out to clear the road of encroachments which were obstructing vehicular traffic.

The district administration at Puri will clamp prohibitory orders to deter public gatherings during the upcoming Anla Navami festival at the famous Sakhigopal temple.

As discussions are underway on proposal to change the name of the pilgrim city, Puri, the Shankaracharya of Puri, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, shared a very different view on the matter.

“We have given our suggestions and names for Puri and Gajapati Maharaj has welcomed the decision. They will inform Odisha Revenue Department and legal process will be followed accordingly,” said Ashok Mohapatra, SJTA Member. 

The Puri district administration on Monday (Nov 1), banned devotees from lighting the ‘Kaunriya Kathi’ around Jagannath Temple during Diwali, this year.

A woman sustained grievous injuries after being shot at by two miscreants during an extortion bid at her house in Narendrakona of Puri district late on Tuesday night.