Tag: Srimandir

Gajapati Maharaj voices concern over rush inside Puri Srimandir 
Gajapati Maharaj voices concern over rush inside Puri Srimandir 

During a special interview with OTV, the Puri King said that the outer infrastructure development of Srimadir is for smooth movement of devotees and easing the rush, but it has become essential to streamline the arrangements for devotees inside the Srimandir, particularly in Jagamohan and Natamandap.  

  • Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa inauguration: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urges people to light lamps, beat gongs
Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa inauguration: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urges people to light lamps, beat gongs

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday released a video message wherein he appealed to people to light lamps, blow conches, beat gongs, sing devotional songs and chant Lord Jagannath’s name on January 17.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
Puri under elaborate security blanket for Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa inauguration 
Puri under elaborate security blanket for Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa inauguration 

A security blanket has been thrown in and around the pilgrim city of Puri for the inauguration ceremony of Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa on January 17.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
Makar Sankranti Observed In Odisha
Odisha observes Makar Sankranti with zest, special ritual at Puri Srimandir

Special ‘Makar Chaula’ is prepared on this day which is offered to the presiding deities first and then eaten by all in the family. People wear new dresses and bow down to their elderlies seeking blessings.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
Parikrama Prakalpa necessary for Puri Srimandir’s safety: Puri Gajapati Maharaja
Parikrama Prakalpa necessary for Puri Srimandir’s safety: Puri Gajapati Maharaja

Ahead of the inauguration of the ‘Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa’ (Srimandir Heritage Corridor Project) in Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb on Friday performed the ‘Acharyabaran Niti’ in his palace. 

  • Friday, 12 January 2024
PIL filed over Puri Srimandir Heritage Corridor Project inauguration 
PIL filed over Puri Srimandir Heritage Corridor Project inauguration 

While the Odisha government is gearing up for the inauguration of the Srimandir Heritage Corridor Project (Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa) on January 17, a PIL has been filed in the Orissa High Court raising concerns over the possibility of a huge gathering in the pilgrim city on that day. 

  • Tuesday, 09 January 2024
Don't convert holy places into tourist places: Puri Shankaracharya
Don't convert holy places into tourist places: Puri Shankaracharya

The holy and pilgrimage places shouldn’t be converted into tourist places, said Shankaracharya of Puri Gobardhan Peeth, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Monday. 

  • Monday, 08 January 2024
Baidika Brahmana Parishad At Raj Bhawan
Kamiya Jani row: Brahmin Council meets Odisha Governor, demands action against Pandian, Jani

An 11-member delegation of the ‘Vaidika Brahmana Parishad’ met the Governor at Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar and submitted the memorandum.

  • Wednesday, 03 January 2024
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
Air-conditioned shed coming up in front of Srimandir for devotees in New Year
Air-conditioned shed coming up in front of Srimandir for devotees in New Year

To end the sufferings of devotees who had to wait in long queues for hours in the sun to enter Srimandir, a fully air-conditioned shed is being constructed at the Grand Road, also known as Bada Danda.

  • Saturday, 30 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
VHP demands investigation as row erupts over Kamiya Jani 
VHP demands investigation as row erupts over Kamiya Jani 

The controversy surrounding social media influencer Kamiya Jani is getting intense with each passing day. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday demanded an investigation into the entry of Jani into Jagannath temple. 

  • Monday, 25 December 2023
Row over Kamiya Jani entry into Puri Srimandir
Never consumed or promoted beef, says Kamiya Jani after Srimandir visit row; Odisha BJP differs

The clarification comes after political parties and several religious outfits staged demonstration and trained guns on Odisha government by raising questions on the social media influencer’s visit to the sacred temple alleging that she was a promoter of beef.

  • Sunday, 24 December 2023
Kamiya Jani row: Jagannath Sanskruti Suraksha Abhiyan seeks action against VK Pandian and Jani 
Kamiya Jani row: Jagannath Sanskruti Suraksha Abhiyan seeks action against VK Pandian and Jani 

The controversy over social media influencer Kamiya Jani doesn’t seem to die down. The Jagannath Sanskruti Suraksha Abhiyan on Saturday demanded action against 5T chairman VK Pandian and Jani. 

  • Saturday, 23 December 2023
Kamiya Jani row: BJP targets BJD over blogger's entry into Srimandir, seeks CM’s clarification
Kamiya Jani row: BJP targets BJD over blogger's entry into Srimandir, seeks CM’s clarification

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJD-led government over the issue of social media influencer Kamiya Jani's entry into Puri Srimandir. 

  • Friday, 22 December 2023
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