Tag: Puri

Demolition of Gopabandhu statue’s stairs in Puri sparks resentment
Demolition of Gopabandhu statue’s stairs near Puri Srimandir sparks resentment

Several local people have alleged that Utkalmani was humiliated in the Holy City on the pretext of the construction of the Srimandir Heritage Corridor project.

  • Thursday, 28 September 2023
Puri Srimandir
‘Sunia’ observed with traditional fervour in Puri; know its history and significance

Sunia has been an important day for the king of Puri. At the king’s palace, a special ceremony for the king called the Abhisheka is observed on this day along with the announcement of the New Year, new anka and tithi.

  • Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Puri Srimandir
Marriage customs of Puri Srimandir servitors to cause more problems in rituals?

As per the age-old tradition, the servitors can’t get married beyond the boundaries of Atharanala. They will get the opportunity to offer service to Lord Jagannath only if they get married within their own caste.

  • Saturday, 16 September 2023
Sudarsan Pattnaik Wishes India On Janmashtami, Prays Lord Krishna For Aditya-L1 Success
Sudarsan Pattnaik Wishes India On Janmashtami, Prays Lord Krishna For Aditya-L1 Success

India dips in the auspicious festival of Janamshatmi today, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna Noted sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik has extended wishes to the country with his art message Patnaik has carved a beautiful sand sculpture of baby Lord Krishna on the Puri beach.

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  • Wednesday, 06 September 2023
Sai Sukanya Mohanty
Lord Jagannath and Balabhadra accept Rakhi from little sister in Bhadrak

Sukanya and his family members are ecstatic over the gesture. They have expressed their pleasure and gratitude towards the Lord and the temple administration.

  • Saturday, 02 September 2023
Financial sub-committee meeting
Paramanik Darshan in Puri Srimandir to resume soon, SJTA to come up with SOP

Three more decisions have also been approved in the meeting. It was decided that donation boxes will be installed at four locations on the shrine premises near Maha Laxmi temple.

  • Friday, 01 September 2023
Tapan Mohanty
Puri servitor’s son who chose gymnastics over wrestling seeks international glory

After performing well in many national-level tournaments and trials, Tapan has now set his eyes to perform well in various international-level tournaments.

  • Monday, 21 August 2023
Sri Jagannath Medical College in Puri
Ragging horror at Puri med college: Seniors ‘forcibly shave off’ beard of MBBS student, police complaint lodged

Puri SDPO stated that they have launched an investigation into the incident.

  • Monday, 21 August 2023
Nirmala Sitharaman in Puri
PM Modi's 'Panch Pran' will make India a developed country by 2047: Nirmala Sitharaman in Puri

Sitharaman, who visited the Central University as part of the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign, addressed the gathering and said, “PM Modi laid out a development strategy- Panch Pran during Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi. During his speech, PM Modi emphasised to eliminate any trace of colonial mindset.”

  • Thursday, 17 August 2023
Finance Minister Sitharaman offers prayers at Puri Srimandir
Finance Minister Sitharaman offers prayers at Puri Srimandir, to attend series of programmes

Sitharaman was accompanied by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra, MLAs Jayanta Sarangi and Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra during her visit to the shrine.

  • Thursday, 17 August 2023
Puri Simandir Mahaprasad
Mahasuara Nijoga prepares tentative rate chart of Puri Srimandir Mahaprasad

The rate chart has been prepared to ensure the smooth sale of Mahaprasad to the devotees at the Ananda Bazaar of the 12th-century shrine.

  • Wednesday, 16 August 2023
Conspiracy alleged in plan to sell land of Puri Bada Odia mutt
Conspiracy alleged in plan to sell land of Puri Bada Odia mutt, locals up in arms

The mutt has also a rich connection with Puri Srimandir in the performance of various rituals of Lord Jagannath and his sibling deities Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.

  • Saturday, 12 August 2023
Odisha's Puri records 2nd hottest day in August in 126 years
Odisha's Puri records 2nd hottest day in August in 126 years

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a ‘yellow warning’ for thunderstorm activities in different parts of Odisha.

  • Friday, 11 August 2023
Police have started an investigation into the incident
Man stabs nephew to death, injures 4 relatives in Puri; absconding

The husband of the accused’s sister-in-law was shifted to Cuttack as his condition deteriorated.

  • Thursday, 10 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
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