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The Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir will be opened after 1 PM, informed Justice Biswanath Rath, the chairman of the high-level committee on Saturday.

All eyes are now on the opening of the Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath in Puri Srimandir.

Neglected and forgotten, a rare and precious Jain Tirthankara sculpture belonging to the 7th or 8th century was found on the banks of Baitarani river near Mundapada village under Bhandaripokhari police limits in Odisha’s Bhadrak district.

Hera Panchami ritual, a tradition followed during Rath Yatra in Puri, is one of the beautiful episodes in which Goddess Laxmi gets angry with Lord Jagannath and vents her anger by causing damage to Nandighosha, the chariot of Lord Jagannath.

World Population Day, observed on July 11, aims to highlight the challenges and opportunities that come with our ever-growing global population. This year, as we hit an estimated 8.1 billion people on Earth, let's take a look at the 10 most populated and the 10 least populated countries.

Former chief minister of Odisha and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the recent mishap in Puri during Lord Balabhadra’s Pahandi.Naveen Patnaik said the manner in which Bada Thakura slipped on the Charamala during "Pahandi" was quite heart-wrenching and the incident has hurt many devotees.

In a major decision by the Odisha government, around 800 schools in the State will soon be upgraded under the PM Shri schools and PM Schools for Rising India, in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP).

This story dates back to 1972, when Lord Jagannath had stopped abruptly at the charamala attached to his chariot, refusing to move further. Ever heard of this mysterious halt? That time, the Chief Minister of Odisha was Nandini Satpathy, who reportedly had some work outside the state on the day of Rath Yatra, and the Srimandir administration was apprised about this.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the senior men's cricket team.

Cricket king Virat Kohli, India’s run machine, returned to social media following a short break after India’s historic win against South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The Jagannath temple at Baripada, known as Haribaldev Jew temple, was constructed by Maharaja Baidyanath Bhanja Dev in 1575 AD. This temple is a significant symbol of the religious devotion of the Bhanja rulers of Mayurbhanj. This special tradition of chariot pulling by women began in 1975, during the International Women’s Year, as a symbol of women empowerment.

The captivating scene of the crown or tahia of Lord Jagannath swinging and moving like waves, makes the heart of devotees skip a beat. During the Pahandi on Rath Yatra when the three sibling deities come out of their abode, no matter how far a devotee is standing on the Grand Road, the moving tahia indicates the Lord’s motion.

The counselling process for the medical entrance exam National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 which was expected to start on Saturday has been delayed.

The stage is all set for the grand annual Rath Yatra or the chariot festival of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 7, in the holy city of Puri in Odisha.Today, finishing touches were given to the three huge chariots of the Lords and they were pulled from Ratha Khala to Singhadwara of Puri Srimandir, from where their annual sojourn will begin.

After officially assuming charge at Loka Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Thursday July 4, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi took a number of decisions, apart from making some groundbreaking announcements for the promotion and preservation of the rich Odia culture.