Odisha’s new BJP government opens all four gates of Puri Jagannath temple
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha’s new BJP government opens all four gates of Puri Jagannath temple

The Hindu  

Odisha’s BJP government in its first Cabinet meeting approved a proposal to re-open all four gates of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on June 13 morning and set up a corpus fund for immediate requirement of the 12th-century shrine. “The state government decided to re-open all the four gates of the Puri Jagannath temple in early morning tomorrow in the presence of all ministers. Devotees will have access to the temple through all four gates,” Mr. Majhi said. Stating that opening all the temple gates was one of the promises of the BJP’s election manifesto, the chief minister said that the devotees were facing problems due to closure of the gates.

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Odisha government forms new panel to supervise reopening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri's Jagannath Temple
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha government forms new panel to supervise reopening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri's Jagannath Temple

India TV News  

The Odisha government has formed a fresh high-level committee to supervise the reopening of Ratna Bhandar at Puri's Jagannath temple for repair and inventory of valuables. In March, the previous BJD government had formed a 12-member committee led by retired Supreme Court judge Arijit Pasayat to supervise the inventory of jewellery and other valuables stored in the Ratna Bhandar. High-level …

BJP's First Odisha Govt Keeps Poll Promise, Day after Taking Oath Reopens All Gates of Jagannath Temple
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP's First Odisha Govt Keeps Poll Promise, Day after Taking Oath Reopens All Gates of Jagannath Temple

News 18  

The morning after taking oath, members of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s first government in Odisha led by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi were in Puri to ensure the reopening of all four gates of the 12th-century Jagannath temple. Majhi, along with his colleagues, Puri MP Patra, Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi, and others in his cabinet, offered prayers during the Mangal …

What is the Significance of Four Doors Opening of Jagannath Temple in Puri, Why was it a Poll Issue?
6 months, 1 week ago

What is the Significance of Four Doors Opening of Jagannath Temple in Puri, Why was it a Poll Issue?

News 18  

The BJP won big in Odisha in both the Lok Sabha as well as assembly elections, decimating the Biju Janata Dal that ruled the state for almost a quarter of a century. In its electoral promise, the BJP had said it will open all four gates of Puri’s Jagannath Temple for devotees once it came to power. Why the Temple …

All 4 gates of Puri's Jagannath temple opened for devotees from today
6 months, 1 week ago

All 4 gates of Puri's Jagannath temple opened for devotees from today

Hindustan Times  

All the four gates of of Puri's Jagannath Temple have been opened for the devotees on Thursday, June 13. Chief minister Mohan Charan Manjhi, along with his ministers, Puri MP Sambit Patra, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi and other leaders also arrived at the temple in the morning. “The state government decided to re-open all the four gates of the …

Odisha CM Majhi offers prayers at Jagannath Puri Temple after reopening all 4 gates, ’will allot corpus fund of…’
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha CM Majhi offers prayers at Jagannath Puri Temple after reopening all 4 gates, ’will allot corpus fund of…’

Live Mint  

Devotees in large numbers came and offered prayers and sang bhajans at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri as the BJP governemnt in the state approved a proposal to re-open all four gates today. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi also arrived along with Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Prabhati Parida, Puri MP Sambit Patra, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi …

All four gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple re-opened in presence of newly inducted CM Mohan Majhi
6 months, 1 week ago

All four gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple re-opened in presence of newly inducted CM Mohan Majhi

India TV News  

Odisha: Newly inducted Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday offered prayers at Jagannath temple where all four gates of the temple were opened for devotees. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi along with Puri MP Sambit Patra, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi and other leaders of the party also performed 'Parikrama' of the Jagannath temple. In its first Cabinet …

In First Cabinet Meet, Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Orders Reopening Of All 4 Gates Of Puri Jagannath Temple
6 months, 1 week ago

In First Cabinet Meet, Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Orders Reopening Of All 4 Gates Of Puri Jagannath Temple

ABP News  

The newly elected BJP government in Odisha, in its first Cabinet meeting, has approved a proposal to re-open all four gates of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on early Thursday morning. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, after chairing a meeting with his ministers at the state secretariat Lok Seva Bhawan, said, "The state government decided to re-open all the four …

All four gates of Puri Jagannath Temple to open for devotees from today, announces new Odisha CM
6 months, 1 week ago

All four gates of Puri Jagannath Temple to open for devotees from today, announces new Odisha CM

India TV News  

Puri Jagannath Temple: In its first Cabinet meeting, Odisha’s new BJP government approved a proposal to re-open all four gates of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri early on Thursday morning. Addressing a press conference following his first Cabinet meeting, newly elected Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the state secretariat Lok Seva Bhawan, said, "After the formation of …

Watch: Shri Badrinath Dham opens its doors for devotees after six months
7 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Shri Badrinath Dham opens its doors for devotees after six months

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand opened its doors for devotees at 6am on Sunday, May 12, amid chimes of melodious tunes by the Army Band, with complete rituals. Decorated Badrinath Temple ahead of the opening of its portals for devotees for the 'Char Dham Yatra', in Chamoli district, Saturday, May 11, 2024. Shri Badrinath Dham opened …

Odisha sets up committee for preparing inventory of Jagannath temple’s treasury
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha sets up committee for preparing inventory of Jagannath temple’s treasury

Hindustan Times  

The Odisha government on Thursday a 12-member high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge, justice Arijit Pasayat to supervise the process of preparing an inventory of valuables stored inside the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ of Jagannath Temple in Puri in line with the Orissa high court order. An aerial view of the Shree Mandira Parikrama Prakalpa Project at the Lord Jagannath …

Far away from Ayodhya, Naveen Patnaik set for big temple revamp inaugural in Jagannath Puri
11 months, 1 week ago

Far away from Ayodhya, Naveen Patnaik set for big temple revamp inaugural in Jagannath Puri

India Today  

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik couldn’t hold back his tears when servitors of the Jagannath Temple in Puri last month likened him to Indradyumna, the legendary king who is believed to have installed the idols of the deities in the 12th century shrine. Just like the BJP would be looking to boost its Hindutva credentials with the Ayodhya temple, a …

Odisha: Schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow due to Shree Jagannath Parikrama Project inauguration
11 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow due to Shree Jagannath Parikrama Project inauguration

India TV News  

The government of Odisha has decided to close all schools across the state tomorrow, January 17. This decision has been taken due to the inaugration of the Shree Jagannath Parikrama Project in Puri. According to a report by the news agency PTI, the Odisha Chief Minister's Office in a statement announced that all educational institutions, including government schools, colleges, and …

Odisha: Jagannath Temple’s heritage corridor set to be inaugurated
11 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Jagannath Temple’s heritage corridor set to be inaugurated

The Hindu  

On January 6, when secretaries of Odisha’s government departments met to review the progress of various development projects, a unanimous decision was made to prioritise the dedication of the heritage corridor, known as Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalp, around Puri’s Jagannath Temple. The 75-metre space encircling the 12th century Jagannath Temple complex is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 17. The …

In January, Odisha’s proposed unveiling of project around Puri Jaganath Temple to be as grandeur as of Ayodhya
1 year ago

In January, Odisha’s proposed unveiling of project around Puri Jaganath Temple to be as grandeur as of Ayodhya

The Hindu  

At a time when massive buzz surrounds the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with its highly anticipated grand inauguration set for January 22, an uncannily similar fervour of religious enthusiasm may be witnessed in Odisha around the same period. Project Puri: Odisha government’s ‘project of the century’ to renovate Lord Jagannath’s abode The Shree Mandira Parikrama Project, dubbed …

Explained | What is the controversy around Odisha’s Jagannath temple Heritage Corridor Project?
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained | What is the controversy around Odisha’s Jagannath temple Heritage Corridor Project?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Archaeological Survey of India said on Tuesday, May 17, that a sculpture of a lion, which possibly dates back to the Ganga dynasty, was found during excavation for the controversial heritage corridor project around the 12th century Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The Odisha government’s ambitious temple corridor project in Puri has become a subject …

Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri to remain shut from Jan 10 amid rising Covid-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri to remain shut from Jan 10 amid rising Covid-19 cases

India Today  

The famed Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri will remain closed from January 10 in view of the increasing Covid-19 cases, a senior official said on Friday. The temple will remain closed till January 31, as per the decision taken at the meeting of Chhatisa Nijog -- the apex body of the temple's servitors, he said. The decision was unanimously taken …

Puri Jagananth Temple to Remain Open for Devotees from 5.30 am Till 9.30 pm; to Be Shut on Dec 31, Jan 1
3 years ago

Puri Jagananth Temple to Remain Open for Devotees from 5.30 am Till 9.30 pm; to Be Shut on Dec 31, Jan 1

News 18  

The Shree Jagannath Temple here will remain open for devotees from 5.30 am to 9.30 pm from Thursday, marking the beginning of “Pahili Bhoga” rituals of the sibling deities in the 12th century shrine. During the period from Dhanu Sankranti to Makara Sankranti of Odia calendar a special bhoga known as “Pahili Bhoga” is offered to the deities along with …

Puri Jagannath Temple to Reopen for All from Tomorrow; See Darshan Timing, Covid Rules to Follow
3 years, 4 months ago

Puri Jagannath Temple to Reopen for All from Tomorrow; See Darshan Timing, Covid Rules to Follow

News 18  

The Jagannath Temple, which was closed for non-Puri residents for the last three months amid the pandemic, will finally reopen from August 23 with strict adherence to Covid-19 rules. As Covid-19 cases were showing a downward trend in Odisha, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration had decided to reopen Srimandir in a phased manner. The Darshan timing will be from 7 …

Puri Jagannath temple to remain closed for public till June 15 as COVID cases rise
3 years, 7 months ago

Puri Jagannath temple to remain closed for public till June 15 as COVID cases rise

India TV News  

Keeping in view the surge of COVID-19 cases in Odisha and also in Puri, the authorities of the temple of Lord Jagannath in the pilgrim town on Sunday announced that the 12th century shrine would remain out of bounds for the public till June 15. The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration made the decision to keep the temple closed for people …

Amid rising Covid cases, Odisha’s Jagannath temple may restrict devotees from other states
3 years, 8 months ago

Amid rising Covid cases, Odisha’s Jagannath temple may restrict devotees from other states

Hindustan Times  

The 11th-century Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, which is a famous tourist spot, may be kept shut on weekdays. Alarmed over 23 people on its premises, including a 13-year-old girl from Surat, testing positive for Covid-19 recently, temple authorities may also restrict the visit of devotees from other states. Ajay Jena, administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple administration, said 7 servitors …

Puri's Jagannath temple reopens after nine months; people from outside Odisha to get darshan from 3 Jan
4 years ago

Puri's Jagannath temple reopens after nine months; people from outside Odisha to get darshan from 3 Jan

Firstpost  

The much-awaited ‘darshan’ of the sibling deities - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, began at 7 am amid strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines for servitors and their family members only Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri town has reopened after nine months for devotees today. The much-awaited ‘darshan’ of the sibling deities — Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and …

Odisha govt to set up facility to provide affordable accommodation to devotees visiting Jagannath Temple
4 years ago

Odisha govt to set up facility to provide affordable accommodation to devotees visiting Jagannath Temple

India TV News  

The Odisha government was in the process of establishing a huge facility for providing affordable accommodation to pilgrims visiting Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, a senior official said. This was stated by Odisha's Works secretary-cum- chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration Krishan Kumar on Saturday after a high level official delegation visited the holy town to review the ambitious …

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