Tag: Srimandir

Devotees in Puri spending nights in open, thanks to Heritage Corridor Project! 
Devotees in Puri spending nights in open, thanks to Heritage Corridor Project! 

These days, it is common to find devotees along with their children spending nights on the sides of the grand road or shop verandahs in Puri.

  • Friday, 17 November 2023
Puri Srimandir Nata Mandap restoration work from tomorrow: SJTA 
Puri Srimandir Nata Mandap restoration work from tomorrow: SJTA 

After an important meeting held on Thursday, the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Ranjan Das, while briefing journalists, said the restoration work will start from tomorrow morning. 

  • Thursday, 16 November 2023
Puri Grand Road buildings may get uniform light pink colour
Puri Grand Road buildings may get uniform light pink colour

The colour of the buildings on both sides of the Grand Road may change from the present ivory to light pink. The decision regarding the colour of the roadside buildings is said to have been taken yesterday during the visit of the chairperson of 5T, VK Pandian. 

  • Sunday, 12 November 2023
Entry to Puri Gundicha temple to be allowed from Rath Yatra: SJTA chief 
Entry to Puri Gundicha temple to be allowed from Rath Yatra: SJTA chief 

The chief administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) informed about the reopening of Shree Gundicha temple on Thursday after a meeting was held in this regard. 

  • Thursday, 09 November 2023
Jagamohan repair: HC rejects ASI affidavit, dubs it incomplete
Jagamohan repair: HC rejects ASI affidavit, dubs it incomplete

The High Court sought to know from the ASI about the reasons for the delay in repair and how far works have progressed from 2017 till date. The next hearing of the case will be held on November 15, 2023. 

  • Wednesday, 08 November 2023
Orissa HC seeks report from ASI on steps taken to repair Jagamohan and Ratna Bhandar since 2017
Orissa HC seeks report from ASI on steps taken to repair Jagamohan and Ratna Bhandar since 2017

The court has directed the ASI to submit its report on the next hearing date, i.e. November 8. 

  • Monday, 06 November 2023
ASI to carry out laser scanning of Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar on Nov 28
ASI to carry out laser scanning of Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar on Nov 28

The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) on Saturday gave its approval to laser scanning of the Srimandir Ranta Bhandar (treasure trove) for repair of cracks.

  • Saturday, 04 November 2023
Puri Srimandir Mahaprasad rate chart demand grows louder in holy Kartika month 
Puri Srimandir Mahaprasad rate chart demand grows louder in holy Kartika month 

here is no denying that every devotee has a wish to have Mahaprasad in Ananda Bazaar. But, in the absence of a rate chart and differences in prices, the devotees are often in two minds. 

  • Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Cong, BJP vocal for reopening of Srimandir’s four gates, Ratna Bhandar 
Cong, BJP vocal for reopening of Srimandir’s four gates, Ratna Bhandar 

The ‘Sankirtan Satyagrah’ protest will be staged at all the Jagannath temples in the state from 9 am to 12 pm. The grand old party invited all the Jagannath devotees to join the protest. 

  • Sunday, 29 October 2023
Servitors ensure decent dress rule at Srimandir, stop devotees in half pants 
Servitors ensure decent dress rule at Srimandir, stop devotees in half pants 

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration is strictly ensuring that devotees get attired decently to have darshan of deities, as the rule of wearing decent clothes will be enforced from January 1, 2024.

  • Sunday, 29 October 2023
Rath Yatra most apt time to open Ratna Bhandar: Puri Gajapati Maharaja  
Rath Yatra most apt time to open Ratna Bhandar: Puri Gajapati Maharaja  

It wouldn’t be advisable to open the Ratna Bhandar at the present time or in the coming months. If it is done before the 2024 Rath Yatra, it may affect the rituals, said Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb.

  • Friday, 20 October 2023
Srimandir Ratna Bhandar is safe, people shouldn’t worry: SJTA chief 
Srimandir Ratna Bhandar is safe, people shouldn’t worry: SJTA chief 

When asked about the status of this special committee, SJTA chief Ranjan Das said the matter would be discussed in the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee meeting.

  • Saturday, 14 October 2023
SJTA’s decent dress code in Puri Srimandir evokes mixed reactions  
SJTA’s decent dress code in Puri Srimandir evokes mixed reactions  

Servitors have also demanded cloakroom and changing room facilities near all four gates of the temple so that a devotee can change his/her clothes easily before entering the shrine. 

  • Tuesday, 10 October 2023
'Decent attire' rule for devotees at Puri Srimandir from January 1
'Decent attire' rule for devotees at Puri Srimandir from January 1

As per the decision, the devotees visiting the temple will be sensitized about the new rule through awareness drives. The Jagannath Temple Police and Pratihari servitors will check adherence to the rule. 

  • Monday, 09 October 2023
Lack of toilet facility near Lion’s Gate of Puri Srimandir leaves devotees fumed 
Lack of toilet facility near Lion’s Gate of Puri Srimandir leaves devotees fumed 

The devotees enter the temple in queues. While waiting for their turn, they, mostly elderly ones, children, and diabetic patients, need toilet facilities. But surprisingly enough, there is no toilet near the eastern gate.

  • Monday, 09 October 2023
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