News from Puri

Puri district is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Situated along the coast of Bay of Bengal in the state of Odisha. Puri is also known as Jagannath Puri. It is considered as one “Dhaam” among four holy “Dhaam” in India. The holy script of the Skanda Purana describes Puri as the resting place of Lord Vishnu. Apart from this Puri district is famous for its golden sea beach and black pagoda or sun temple of Konark. The famous heritage art village Raghurajpur is in this district, where artisans paint world famous Pattachitra painting. Puri Khaja, Khechuudi, Dalma has its own special flavor.

Shocking! 'Puri Srimandir flag' sold on e-commerce site triggers row!
Shocking! 'Puri Srimandir flag' sold on e-commerce site triggers row! 

Online fraudsters are on the prowl to exploit the sentiments of devotees of Lord Jagannath. Reports have come to the fore that devotees are being cheated on e-commerce platforms in the name of the 'Patitapaban Bana' (Puri temple flag). 

Polish woman enters Puri Srimandir premises; entry exposes security lapses?
Polish woman enters Puri Srimandir premises; entry exposes security lapses?

A woman foreign tourist managed to enter the temple premises. While ascending the Baisi Pahacha(a flight of 22 steps), she was spotted by some servitors. She was being accompanied by a youth.

Students Writing Exams In School
Students write exams under candle lights in Puri, thanks to long power outage

As per reports, students of some schools under Puri Sadar block were forced to write their exam papers under candle lights after a long power outage made their classrooms dark.

Check-Gate At Dolabedi On Grand Road
Proposed underpasses to ease devotees' movement on Puri Badadanda invite mixed reactions

While there is a proposal to construct two underground roads from Sri Krishna Cinema Square to Dolabedi corner and from Dolabedi corner to Badachhata Mutt, questions have been raised about how they will be constructed.

Puri Srimandir darshan: Underpasses proposed to streamline movement!
Puri Srimandir darshan: Underpasses proposed to streamline movement!

DB Garnaik, the superintending archaeologist of the ASI said, “There was a proposal for a structure to ease movement of devotees. That place comes under a prohibited area. Any kind of structure will hamper the view of the temple. We had told them to have an underground pass.” 

Singhadwara Of Puri Srimandir
Phagu Dasami: Six-day-long Dolotsav begins at Puri Srimandir

It is observed six days before the Purnima (full moon day) in Phalgun month, as per traditional Odia calendar. Dola Purnima, also known as Dolayatra, is the Holi festival in Odisha and is observed for more than 10 days.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on preparedness for Puri and Kendrapara LS seats
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on preparedness for Puri and Kendrapara LS seats

BJD leader Arup Patnaik, who had unsuccessfully contested in the Bhubaneswar  Lok Sabha segment, may be given a party ticket from the Puri LS seat while veteran leader Prasanna Patasani may be fielded from the Chilika Assembly seat, reliable sources said.  

Puri Srimandir
Puri Srimandir fund over Rs 39 crore deposited in 2 nationalised banks

While Rs 3.17 crore was deposited with Bank of Baroda at an interest rate of 7.55 percent, Rs 36.4 crore was deposited with Canara Bank at an interest rate of 7.8 percent.

Air Conditioned Tunnel For Devotees In Front Of Srimandir
Puri Srimandir admin in a fix to pay exorbitant power bill, courtesy AC tunnel

AC shed of 84 metres long and 12 metres wide was dedicated to the devotees just three months back. It is equipped with air conditioning as well as fans and lights. However, the electricity bills for January and February have raised concerns. In two months, only AC hangars have been billed Rs 14,17,630.

Electricity consumption of AC tunnel turns 'costly affair' for Srimandir administration
Electricity consumption of AC tunnel turns 'costly affair' for Srimandir administration

In the last two months, the electricity bills of the 84-metre long and 12-metre wide AC tunnel barricade were pegged at a whopping Rs 14.17 lakh. To reduce such a huge cost of power consumption, some devotees and servitors have suggested the use of solar energy. 

Cultural programmes planned on Srimandir Parikrama Marg from Dola Purnima
Cultural programmes planned on Srimandir Parikrama Marg from Dola Purnima

Mahari dance will be organised every evening while Vedic mantras will be chanted near the Singhadwar every morning from 6 am to 7 am. Then ‘Nama Sankirtan’ will be orgnaised on Srimandir Parikrama Marg. 

Dutch Tourist Stuck In Puri Returns Home
Robbed Dutch tourist stuck in Puri returns home, police nab thief

The Dutch, Anthony Van Arkel will go to Nagpur today and from there, he will catch a flight to the Netherlands on Friday morning. The district administration has reportedly made all the arrangements for his return.

'Scam' in barricades at Puri Srimandir: Vigilance probe demanded 
'Scam' in barricades at Puri Srimandir: Vigilance probe demanded 

Devotees as well as servitors have demanded a Vigilance probe into the alleged corruption to the tune of crores of rupees in erecting temporary barricades for devotees in front of Puri Srimandir.

Puri Srimandir has two more secret Ratna Bhandars?
Puri Srimandir has two more secret Ratna Bhandars?

As per reports, Ramchandra Dasmohapatra, the Badagrahi of Devi Subhadra, claimed that two more Ratha Bhandars are underneath the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Jagannath and there are two entry points for Mahaprabhus’s Bhandar. One entry is used by servitors while the other entry is lying closed.

Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar counting: Panel meets to discuss convenient time, technicalities 
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar counting: Panel meets to discuss convenient time, technicalities 

The first meeting of the high-level committee formed by the Odisha government to supervise the process of inventory of valuables in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of Lord Jagannath Temple was held in Puri on Saturday. It was chaired by retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Arijit Pasayat at the office of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). 

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