All the four gates of the Jagannath temple in Puri were closed since the Covid pandemic. The newly formed Odisha government will also set up a corpus fund for immediate requirement of the 12th-century shrine.
Jagannath's Chandan Jatra is not just a festival; it is a cultural extravaganza that brings people together in celebration and devotion. It is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Odisha and the deep-rooted faith of its people.
The key of Jagannath Ratna Bhandar has been missing for the last 6 years. The inner gem store was last opened on 14 July 1985. During that time, a list was also made of the jewellery which was kept in the store. After this, this part of the gem store was never opened.
Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) P K Jena said that all guidelines of the Supreme Court, issued last year, will have to be followed in letter and spirit while observing therituals on the occasion.
The construction of three chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhdra has begun in Puri.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday that no policeman should enter the Jagannath temple at Puri "with weapons and shoes" after the issue was brought to its notice following the October 3 violence at the famous shrine.
Today marks the beginning of the millennium's first Nabakalebar Rath Yatra when the new idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra started their journey to nearby Gundicha Temple.In Oriya language, Nabakalebar means new
Puri, Jun 29 : Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad descended on this pilgrim town today to witness ‘Bahuda Yatra',the return car festival of Lord Jagannath accompanied by his elder brother and
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