Tag: Puri

Our sacrifices brushed aside: Puri Srimandir Parikrma project-displaced families
Our sacrifices brushed aside: Puri Srimandir Parikrma project-displaced families 

Displaced by the Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp (Heritage Corridor Project) in Puri, they lamented that they have not got invitations for the inauguration of the project slated to be held on January 17.

  • Wednesday, 10 January 2024
The Minister was on his way to attend Sagar Parikrama programme at Arakhakuda
Union Minister stranded as boat stuck in Chilika, rescued after 2 hours

The incident reportedly happened as both the boats came in the wrong direction and didn’t find the proper channel to reach Satapada.

  • Sunday, 07 January 2024
Foreign lady’s suspected entry into Puri Srimandir creates flutter
Foreign lady’s suspected entry into Puri Srimandir creates flutter

Though her suspected entry did not cause any security threat, the security personnel at Srimandir drew flak for failing to stop her alleged entrance.

  • Sunday, 07 January 2024
Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Lord Jagannath’s sand sculpture with flowers in Puri 
Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Lord Jagannath’s sand sculpture with flowers in Puri 

On the eve of New Year’s Day, internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 25-ft-high sand sculpture of Lord Jagannath's ' Bada Singhara Besha'  at Puri beach on Sunday. 

  • Sunday, 31 December 2023
New restrictions for devotees from New Year's Day to have darshan in Puri Srimandir
New restrictions for devotees from New Year's Day to have darshan in Puri Srimandir

Along with new restrictions, a new darshan system will also be put in place. Devotees will not have to wait under the sun in queues for hours for darshan of the deities. They will have the facility of going under AC shed to Srimandir from Marichikote chhak.  

  • Saturday, 30 December 2023
BJP's Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reaches Puri
BJP's Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reaches Puri

BJP’s Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reached the Melana ground under Sukala panchayat of Satyabadi constituency in Puri district on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp inauguration: ‘Deba Nimantrana’ kicks off with first invitation to Lord
Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp inauguration: ‘Deba Nimantrana’ kicks off with first invitation to Lord Lingaraj

A delegation comprising Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief Ranjan Das and Chhattisa Nijog Nayak Janadarn Pattajoshi Mohapatra from Puri extended an invitation to Lord Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar, the presiding deity of Ekamra Kshetra.  

  • Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Indira Gandhi could not enter Puri Srimandir, but Kamiya Jani could! How & Why, asks BJP 
Indira Gandhi could not enter Puri Srimandir, but Kamiya Jani could! How & Why, asks BJP 

With the controversy over YouTuber and Hindi blogger Kamiya Jani’s entry into Srimandir with 5T chairperson VK Pandian refusing to die down, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha raised several questions and emphasized the need for a debate at all levels.

  • Monday, 25 December 2023
Gourmet’s delight: Byanjana Dwadashi dedicated to Lord Krishna celebrated in Puri
Gourmet’s delight: Byanjana Dwadashi dedicated to Lord Krishna celebrated in Puri

Byanjana Dwadashi, a special festival for Lord Sri Krishna, was celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervour at the pilgrim city of Puri on Sunday. On the occasion, over 850 traditional dishes were prepared and served to the Lord at mutts and temples.

  • Sunday, 24 December 2023
Puri Srimandir 
‘Lord Jagannath to be invited first for dedication of Srimandir Parikrama Project’

The invitation will be sent to the Holy Trinity at Srimandir in a grand procession following all the traditional rituals.

  • Thursday, 21 December 2023
Odisha BJP General Secretary Jatin Mohanty
Srimandir video row: BJP demands arrest of VK Pandian and Kamiya Jani

BJP demanded that a case should be registered against Pandian and Jani by Srimandir Temple Administration under IPC Section 295 A and both of them should be arrested immediately.

  • Thursday, 21 December 2023
Puri Srimandir Parikrama project inauguration: 857 temples, Shankaracharyas, Nepal king among invite
Puri Srimandir Parikrama project inauguration: 857 temples, Shankaracharyas, Nepal king among invitees

Devotees and servitors have demanded to ensure smooth and disciplined solemnisation of rituals of the deities on the day. 

  • Sunday, 17 December 2023
Come January, stricter enforcement of polythene ban at Puri Srimandir 
Come January, stricter enforcement of polythene ban at Puri Srimandir 

Devotees visiting the shrine will be encouraged to carry puja materials like flowers and bhogs in paper, cotton bags, bhogei, small bamboo containers, and small wooden baskets inside the temple, said SJTA chief administrator Ranjan Das.

  • Friday, 15 December 2023
Polythene cover over Ananda Bazaar shops to be removed: SJTA administrator
Polythene cover over Ananda Bazaar shops to be removed: SJTA administrator

The SJTA administrator said Pahili Bhoga ritual will commence for the deities in the Srimandir from December 16 till January 14, 2024. The meeting discussed the ritual schedule and a decision was taken to open the doors from 2 am every day till January 14, 2024.

  • Monday, 11 December 2023
Puri Srimandir
3-day Deva Dipawali begins at Puri Srimandir, 1 lakh diyas to be lighted tomorrow

‘Mahadipa’, a huge diya, is lifted atop the temple late in the evening by the Chunara servitors, following which 1 lakh diyas will be lighted on the Grand Road tomorrow.

  • Monday, 11 December 2023
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