Tag: Sjta

The SJTA has revised Puri Srimandir rituals and timings of food abstinence for people on the lunar eclipse day.This lunar eclipse coincides with Kartik Purnima, November 8.

The decision for the review meeting was made after astrologers and scholars pointed out mistakes in the timings that had been finalised by the SJTA.

The State's apex court has asked the SJTA to submit the affidavit mentioning how long the Ratna Bhandar was not opened and why. 

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.   

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

Notably on August 8, the ASI had written to SJTA Chief Administrator about its plans to inspect the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath.

The Holy Trinity-Lord Jagannath Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra-is all set to reappear and give darshan in youthful appearance on the auspicious occasion of 'Nabajoubana Darshan' tomorrow. 

The district administration had submitted an application seeking permission for the same from the NMA under the Ancient Monument and Archeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act.

While the 12th-century shrine will receive the highest Rs 101.46 crore from the state government as grant, it will generate Rs 60 crore as compensation from land acquisition.

The act of vandalism inside kitchen of Puri Jagannath temple raises serious issue on temple security and management of Mahaprasad.

In an unexpected turn of events, the District Administration of Puri has refilled a pit dug for construction under the Srimandir Parikrama Project on Friday.

Puri district Collector Samarth Verma on Thursday said that CCTV cameras would also be installed at four different locations to keep a vigil on the roshaghara (kitchen).

The Puri SDJM Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of J Mohapatra, the prime accused in the Srimandir kitchen vandalism case and sent him to 14-day judicial custody.

The decision was taken on the basis of a tender process where UBI emerged as the top bidder promising a 5.21 per cent interest rate in comparison to other participants. 

What devotees coming to Srimandir are missing is sensitivity and empathy. The stampede-like situation on Holi Purnima seems to be a wakeup call. Devotees do deserve a lot more respect and attention and it is the bounden duty of the state government to ensure this without delay.