Tag: Srimandir

SJTA submits report on Srimandir reforms to Law Department 
SJTA submits report on Srimandir reforms to Law Department 

The SJTA in its report stated that a permanent chief administrator has been appointed and for the propagation of Jagannath Culture, a school and a Gurukul have been set up for the children of the servitors. 

  • Saturday, 07 October 2023
Special ‘Shodasha Upachar Puja’ begins at Puri Srimandir 
Special ‘Shodasha Upachar Puja’ begins at Puri Srimandir 

As per the tradition, Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb entrusts these Brahmins to perform the Sodasha Upachar Puja of Devi Bimala inside the shrine. 

  • Friday, 06 October 2023
Three gates of Puri Srimandir shut for Heritage Corridor Project: Odisha Law Minister
Three gates of Puri Srimandir shut for Heritage Corridor Project: Odisha Law Minister

The BJP legislator wished to know how many gates of Puri Srimandir are closed and since when they are closed.

  • Saturday, 30 September 2023
Srimandir Ratna Bhandar repair: Set up committee in 60 days if temple management recommends, says HC 
Srimandir Ratna Bhandar repair: Set up committee in 60 days if temple management recommends, says HC 

The state’s apex court also directed the government to form the committee within a period of 60 days from the date when the SJTMC will approach them. 

  • Friday, 29 September 2023
Commission report on Ratna Bhandar missing key received and being reviewed: Odisha Minister
Commission report on Ratna Bhandar missing key received and being reviewed: Odisha Minister

Raising the issue of the missing key of Srimandir Ratna Bhandar, Jashipur MLA Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia sought to know why the government is buying time to make the commission report public.

  • Monday, 25 September 2023
‘Krushna Balaram Besha’ of deities to be held in Puri Srimandir 
‘Krushna Balaram Besha’ of deities to be held in Puri Srimandir 

Every year, this ‘Krushna Balaram Besha’ is observed at the shrine on the “Trayodashi (thirteenth day) of “Krushna Pakshya” (dark fortnight) of lunar month of “Bhadraba”. 

  • Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Demand for reopening of Srimandir’s all four gates grows louder as Youth Congress stages demonstrati
Demand for reopening of Srimandir’s all four gates grows louder as Youth Congress stages demonstration in Puri 

A minor scuffle between the policemen deployed at the southern gate and the demonstrators was witnessed when the latter tried to enter the shrine forcefully through the southern gate.

  • Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Nata Mandap, Jagamohan in critical state, anything may happen: Orissa High Court Amicus Curiae 
Nata Mandap, Jagamohan in critical state, anything may happen: Orissa High Court Amicus Curiae 

Amicus curiae N K Mohanty’s report is based on the petition filed by a person regarding the safety of the Nata Mandap and the Jagamohan of Puri Srimandir. 

  • Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Stalemate ends, Banakalagi ritual held in Puri Srimandir
Stalemate ends, Banakalagi ritual held in Puri Srimandir

In 'Banakalagi' ritual, fresh coats of herbal colours are applied to the deities by Dattamohapatra servitors. Four main colours black, white, red and yellow are used for this. 

  • Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Lord Jagannath’s ‘Banakalagi’ ritual to be held tomorrow; no public darshan for 5 hours
Lord Jagannath’s ‘Banakalagi’ ritual to be held tomorrow; no public darshan for 5 hours

The ritual of the deities should have been observed after the Niladribije ritual. But it couldn’t be held due to a dispute over the day of the ritual between the Dattamohapatra servitors and the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). 

  • Tuesday, 08 August 2023
BJP, Congress target Odisha government over time sought for Ratna Bhandar reopening 
BJP, Congress target Odisha government over time sought for Ratna Bhandar reopening 

Starting from devotees to Srimandir Managing Committee members, many have demanded that prior to the repair work of Ratna Bhandar, the inventory of the ornaments should be done. 

  • Saturday, 05 August 2023
Stalemate over ‘Banakalagi’ ritual at Puri Srimandir continues as management committee meeting postp
Stalemate over ‘Banakalagi’ ritual at Puri Srimandir continues as management committee meeting postponed

At the Niti (ritual) sub-committee meeting held on July 28, it was decided that the decision regarding the ‘Banakalagi’ ritual would be taken at the management committee meeting. Since the meeting has been postponed, it is certain that the impasse will continue, at least for some more days.  

  • Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar has 1.5 quintal gold: SJTA  to Orissa HC
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar has 1.5 quintal gold: SJTA  to Orissa HC

The Srimandir’s treasure trove was opened in 1978 and then the ornaments were counted. Then it was estimated that the Ratna Bhandar had 149 kilograms 460 grams gold and 184 kilograms of silver. 

  • Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Stalemate over Banakalagi ritual at Puri Srimandir continues as sub-committee meeting bears no fruit 
Stalemate over Banakalagi ritual at Puri Srimandir continues as sub-committee meeting bears no fruit 

It was expected that something positive with respect to the ritual would come out of the Niti sub-committee’s meeting today. But the meeting ended without any consensus. 

  • Friday, 28 July 2023
Impasse over Banakalagi ritual of deities at Puri Srimandir continues 
Impasse over Banakalagi ritual of deities at Puri Srimandir continues 

Even on Thursday, the Banakalagi ritual of Lord Jagannath and his siblings at Srimandir in Puri could not be conducted, leaving the devotees dejected. 

  • Thursday, 27 July 2023
scrollToTop