In January, Odisha’s proposed unveiling of project around Puri Jaganath Temple to be as grandeur as of Ayodhya
1 year, 3 months 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 as the developments around Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri as a once-in-a-century renovation, is poised to be unveiled on January 17 in a such a manner that have few parallel in the State. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, which administers affairs of the 12th century temple, is sending invitations to 857 temples in Odisha and 180 major temples in other States. Mr. Das informed, “we are sending invitations to 857 temples in Odisha while 180 major Indian temples including Vaishno Devi, Kamakhya Temple and Shirdi Sai temples will also be invited for grand inauguration. Religious troupes from all across the State will be coming to Puri.” Meanwhile, all major buildings flanking the three-km-long Grand Road connecting Shree Jagannath Temple and Mausima Temple are being painted uniformly.

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Jagannath Puri temple priest to develop Rs 200 crore luxury resort project with spiritual focus
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Jagannath Puri temple priest to develop Rs 200 crore luxury resort project with spiritual focus

India TV News  

Jagannath Puri temple priest to develop Rs 200 crore luxury resort project with spiritual focus Sevayat Daitapati Bhabani Das, the priest of Jagannath Puri Temple, and his family own the 7-acre land on which the resort will be developed. The Jagannath Puri Temple's priest said on Sunday that he is setting up a 300-room luxury beach resort, named Jagannatham, with …

Jagannath darshan scheme to ensure free travel to Puri
1 month ago

Jagannath darshan scheme to ensure free travel to Puri

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : The government has allocated Rs 820 crore for the tourism sector of the state introducing a new scheme Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana which will facilitate free travel for the poor to Srimandir in Puri and provisioning of Mahasprasad to them and focusing on expansive infrastructure development and promotion of tourism sites. An allocation of Rs 30 crore has …

5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year
2 months, 2 weeks ago

5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year

India TV News  

Image Source : Social 1/6 5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year Image Source : Social 2/6 Jagannath Temple, Odisha: This temple is located in Puri and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Image Source : Social 3/6 Kamakhya Temple, Assam: This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the …

Odisha: Devotees break barricades amid heavy rush at Lord Jagannath’s Srimandir
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha: Devotees break barricades amid heavy rush at Lord Jagannath’s Srimandir

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Chaos erupted at Bada Danda, also known as Grand Road, in Odisha’s pilgrim city Puri on Wednesday as hundreds of devotees broke security barricades in front of the Shree Jagannath Temple, creating a stampede-like situation. The incident occurred after devotees, who had been standing in queues for hours to seek Lord Jagannath’s blessings, reportedly grew restless and pushed through …

Lakhs of people visit Puri Jagannath temple
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakhs of people visit Puri Jagannath temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Puri: Lakhs of people visited the 12th century Jagannath temple here on Wednesday to seek blessings of the sibling deities -Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdra and Lord Jagannath - on the first day of the new year, an official said. "Puri Police is dedicated to ensure a safe and smooth experience for all pilgrims," said Puri SP Vineeth Agarwal. While devotees …

West Bengal: BJP announces Ram temple project in Bengal, TMC proposes Babri Masjid-like mosque in same district
3 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: BJP announces Ram temple project in Bengal, TMC proposes Babri Masjid-like mosque in same district

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque modelled after the Babri Masjid at Beldanga in the same district. Ram temple in Ayodhya The BJP said the temple’s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration …

Puri-like Jagannath temple construction in Bengal sparks BJP-Trinamool slugfest
3 months, 1 week ago

Puri-like Jagannath temple construction in Bengal sparks BJP-Trinamool slugfest

India Today  

A slugfest has erupted between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the construction of a Jagannath Temple in Digha, modelled after the iconic shrine in Odisha's Puri. Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said the Jagannath Temple in Puri was one of the Char Dhams and "replicating" it was unacceptable. Mamata Banerjee …

Cracks noticed on Puri Jagannath temple’s boundary wall, ASI urged to conduct survey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cracks noticed on Puri Jagannath temple’s boundary wall, ASI urged to conduct survey

Live Mint  

The Archaeological Survey of India have been requested by the authorities of the Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri to conduct a scientific survey of the boundary wall of the 12th-century shrine since cracks have been noticed on it, reported PTI. According to the report, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee wrote to ASI stating cracks have been discovered …

Historian submits preliminary report on Temple Tourism Circuit plan to Andhra Pradesh CM
7 months, 1 week ago

Historian submits preliminary report on Temple Tourism Circuit plan to Andhra Pradesh CM

The Hindu  

MyNaa Swamy, a historian hailing from the undivided Anantapur district, has recently submitted a preliminary report on the proposed Temple Tourism Circuit covering Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, and Anantapur districts to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretriat in Amaravati. Addressing the media at the Madhavaraya temple in Gorantala town of Sri Sathya Sai district …

Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism
8 months ago

Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech highlights the government’s aim to enhance religious tourism in the country, especially Bihar. Odisha, which the BJP won recently, will also benefit from the Centre’s plans for its development as the ‘ultimate tourism destination’ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her seventh consecutive budget today, with big rewards for its National Democratic Alliance allies. Temple …

HistoriCity | The treasures of Jagannath temple are in its shared history
8 months ago

HistoriCity | The treasures of Jagannath temple are in its shared history

Hindustan Times  

The real treasures of the Jagannath temple lie in its long and shared historical journey, traversing its inception first as a tribal deity, through Jain, Buddhist, Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions, as well as past Mughal rule, during which time Shah Jahan paid obeisance through his representatives to its power and authority over this eastern region of the subcontinent. According to …

Diya tables budget: Focus on women, Hindutva
8 months, 1 week ago

Diya tables budget: Focus on women, Hindutva

New Indian Express  

The budget also addresses the concerns of Rajasthan youth with some significant initiatives. A commitment was made to create 4 lakh new jobs over the next five years as part of a broader strategy to combat unemployment and provide more opportunities for young people. Additionally, a new youth policy will be introduced, including programs for new internship opportunities and skill …

BJP's First Odisha Govt Keeps Poll Promise, Day after Taking Oath Reopens All Gates of Jagannath Temple
9 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?
9 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 …

Odisha’s new BJP government opens all four gates of Puri Jagannath temple
9 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 …

All 4 gates of Puri's Jagannath temple opened for devotees from today
9 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…’
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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 …

Odisha's Temples: A Tapestry Of Spiritual Heritage And Architectural Excellence
9 months, 1 week ago

Odisha's Temples: A Tapestry Of Spiritual Heritage And Architectural Excellence

ABP News  

Odisha is a state known for its rich cultural tapestry and ancient heritage. Sun Temple Image source: twitter/ Priyanka M Mishra The Sun Temple at Konark, built in the 13th century, is an architectural wonder dedicated to Lord Surya. Brahmeswara Temple Image source: twitter/ India In Medan Dating back to the 9th century, the Brahmeswara Temple is dedicated to Lord …

How BJP-BJD battle lines intersect at Jagannath's Puri
10 months ago

How BJP-BJD battle lines intersect at Jagannath's Puri

India Today  

"Singha Dwar ku Singapore koro nah," says a Puri-based social worker, expressing how he doesn't want the Lion Gate area, outside the Jagannath Temple, to be turned into something very touristy. BJP TARGETS BJD OVER PURI AND JAGANNATH TEMPLE The Jagannath Temple redevelopment in Odisha's Puri has been an ambitious project of the ruling BJD government, and was recently opened …

Jagannath temple takes centre stage in Odisha poll discourse as voting crosses halfway mark
10 months ago

Jagannath temple takes centre stage in Odisha poll discourse as voting crosses halfway mark

The Hindu  

With the election crossing the halfway mark in Odisha, the mystery surrounding the treasury of the Jagannath temple in Puri has taken centre stage in the poll discourse in the State, pushing aside issues of road, water, jobs, and electricity. In back-to-back public meetings since Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have raked up the issue …

7 lesser-known facts about Jagannath Puri temple you must know
10 months ago

7 lesser-known facts about Jagannath Puri temple you must know

India TV News  

The Jagannath Temple located in Puri, Odisha, India, is one of the most famous Hindu temples in India. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu, the Jagannath temple is an important destination for millions of Hindus and holds prominence during the Rath Yatra festival that is held every year. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered prayers …

BJP raises Hindutva pitch in Puri, Kandhamal
10 months ago

BJP raises Hindutva pitch in Puri, Kandhamal

Hindustan Times  

Puri/Kandhamal A student of political science at the Samanta Chandra Sekhar Autonomous College in Puri, Prakash Mohanty is not particularly interested in the ongoing Lok Sabha and assembly elections. “They explained why their party should win, because some people from outside want our faith and temples destroyed.” Across Puri, the home of Lord Jagannath, the living deity and ruling lord …

Mahashivratri 2024: 5 must-visit temples in Ujjain for spiritual awakening
1 year ago

Mahashivratri 2024: 5 must-visit temples in Ujjain for spiritual awakening

India TV News  

Mahashivratri, the ‘Night of the Great Shiva,’ is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated annually, honouring Lord Shiva, the ‘Destroyer and Regenerator’ within the Hindu trinity. Here are five must-visit temples in Ujjain for an enriching Mahashivratri experience in 2024 Mahakaleshwar Temple: Image Source : GOOGLEMahakaleshwar Temple This iconic temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is the heart of Ujjain. Kal …

Ahead Of Polls, Odisha CM Patnaik To Counter BJP's 'Jai Sri Ram' With 'Jai Jagannath': BJD Leader
1 year, 2 months ago

Ahead Of Polls, Odisha CM Patnaik To Counter BJP's 'Jai Sri Ram' With 'Jai Jagannath': BJD Leader

ABP News  

A political tussle is likely between the BJD and the BJP in Odisha ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and state assembly election as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik employs 'Jai Jagannath' slogan to counter the saffron party's 'Jai Sri Ram'. When asked about BJD's plan to counter the strong Hindutva pitch of the BJP, he said "You say 'Jai Shri …

Jagannath Temple corridor | An attempt to counter BJP’s Hindutva push ahead of elections
1 year, 2 months ago

Jagannath Temple corridor | An attempt to counter BJP’s Hindutva push ahead of elections

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday unveiled a sprawling heritage corridor around the Jagannath Temple in Puri, a project being seen as an attempt to counter the BJP’s Hindutva push ahead of the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections later this year. The State government appeared to have taken a cue from the Kashi Vishwanath temple corridor project, for …

Transformation one-of-a-kind: Srimandir Parikrama
1 year, 2 months ago

Transformation one-of-a-kind: Srimandir Parikrama

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/PURI: Heavens opened up as chants of vedic hymns reverberated in the air, hours before Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb offered ‘purna ahuti’ ending the three-day ‘mahayagna’ and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated the Srimandir Parikrama project to devotees. Despite rain, devotees from within and outside the state began arriving at the 12th-century shrine early in the morning to offer prayers …

What is the Jagannath Temple Project to be inaugurated before Ram Mandir event?
1 year, 2 months ago

What is the Jagannath Temple Project to be inaugurated before Ram Mandir event?

Firstpost  

We are five days away from the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. However, today away from the Ayodhya buzz, the Odisha government led by Naveen Patnaik is all geared up to inaugurate its own ambitious temple project — the Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project. The Shreemandira Parikrama Project, explained The Shreemandira Parikrama Project is …

Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Rs 800 crore Srimandir Parikrama project in Puri
1 year, 2 months ago

Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Rs 800 crore Srimandir Parikrama project in Puri

India Today  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the 'Srimandir Parikrama' project, which aims at providing improved amenities for devotees around the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The Rs 800-crore project was unveiled by the Chief Minister in the presence of Gajapati Maharaja of Puri Divyasingha Deb and representatives of about 90 temples, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Mahakal Temple in …

Shree Jagannath Parikrama Project Inauguration: Odisha Schools And Colleges To Remain Closed On January 17
1 year, 2 months ago

Shree Jagannath Parikrama Project Inauguration: Odisha Schools And Colleges To Remain Closed On January 17

ABP News  

The Odisha government has announced a holiday for all educational institutions in the state tomorrow, January 17, on the occasion of the inauguration of Shree Jagannath Parikrama Project in Puri. Earlier on Monday, Odish Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also urged people of the state to light diyas, blow conch shells, beat cymbals, recite devotional hymns and perform kirtans, to celebrate …

Odisha: Schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow due to Shree Jagannath Parikrama Project inauguration
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Far away from Ayodhya, Naveen Patnaik set for big temple revamp inaugural in Jagannath Puri
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Assam: Batadrava satra to turn a tourist attraction
1 year, 2 months ago

Assam: Batadrava satra to turn a tourist attraction

The Hindu  

Ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections, Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for a ₹188-crore project to develop Batadrava, the birthplace of 15th-16th century neo-Vaishnav saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva, in Assam’s Nagaon district. The Batadrava satra is among a few religious centres being ‘developed’ as part of the BJP’s agenda to evict ‘encroachers’ of ‘suspect’ nationality, which usually means …

Odisha: Jagannath Temple’s heritage corridor set to be inaugurated
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Amid Jai Shri Ram Chants, Naveen Patnaik Turns to Lord Jagannath to Save His Citadel for Sixth Time
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid Jai Shri Ram Chants, Naveen Patnaik Turns to Lord Jagannath to Save His Citadel for Sixth Time

News 18  

On January 17, in a spectacular show of religiosity sprinkled with politics, the Srimandir Parikrama Project or Heritage Corridor built around the 12th century magnificent Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The 75-metre corridor is built entirely outside the temple premises around the ‘Meghnada Pacheri’, and has little to do with the mesmerising …

Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa: First Phase of Yajna to Begin from Friday
1 year, 2 months ago

Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa: First Phase of Yajna to Begin from Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The launching of Shree Mandir Parikrama, also called Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project, of Lord Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri will formally begin with a 'Yajna' and 'Anukra Ropana' ritual on Friday. SJTA chief administrator Ranjan Das said, “Before the beginning of the first phase of rituals, the works of the Parikrama Prakalpa will be reviewed. On December 31 last …

Shree Jagannatha Heritage Corridor project in Odisha's Puri to be dedicated on Jan 17
1 year, 4 months ago

Shree Jagannatha Heritage Corridor project in Odisha's Puri to be dedicated on Jan 17

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Shree Jagannatha Heritage Corridor project, popularly known as Shreekshetra Parikrama project, at Odisha’s pilgrim city Puri will be dedicated to people on January 17. The review was also attended by Sri Jagannath Temple Administration chief Ranjan Kumar Das and the district collector Samarth Verma. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration chief administrator Kumar Das said the district administration has …

Anakapalli’s Nookalamma temple to be remodelled like Madurai’s Meenakshi temple
1 year, 6 months ago

Anakapalli’s Nookalamma temple to be remodelled like Madurai’s Meenakshi temple

The Hindu  

The centuries-old Nookalamma temple in Anakapalli town will be remodelled like the famous Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The ₹6.55 crore belongs to the temple, remaining ₹1.5 crore is the TTD’s allocation,’‘ the temple Executive Officer Bandaru Prasad told The Hindu. It is one of the oldest temples in this region and was visited by Sri Krishnadevaraya, emperor of …

2 components of Orissa's Puri temple in precarious condition: Amicus curiae
1 year, 7 months ago

2 components of Orissa's Puri temple in precarious condition: Amicus curiae

Hindustan Times  

Two of the four main components of the 12th century Jagannath temple in Puri are in precarious condition and immediate steps are necessary for their repair work, the amicus curiae appointed by the Orissa high court has submitted to the court. Read here: Odisha to reopen Jagannath temple Ratna Bhandar during next year’s Rath Yatra “Many distressed locations were observed …

Odisha: Fake App Offering Darshan of Puri's Lord Jagannath, FIR Registered
1 year, 8 months ago

Odisha: Fake App Offering Darshan of Puri's Lord Jagannath, FIR Registered

News 18  

An FIR was registered against unidentified persons after the police received a complaint that a fake mobile application is cheating devotees in the name of performing puja and offering Brahmin meals at Shri Jagannath temple in Puri. Fraudsters are collecting money between Rs 4,500 to Rs 11,500 for different pujas at Lord Jagannath Temple. “Promising to offer puja at Lord …

Telangana government bets big on temple tourism
2 years ago

Telangana government bets big on temple tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With temples like the one at Yadadri and the Unesco-recognized Ramappa temple in Mulugu getting a facelift and new effort to refurbish other sites, temple tourism is in for a major boost in the state. Officials from Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation said that the government was keen on transforming temples to more than pilgrimage sites offering better facilities …

Andhra Pradesh government announces to build around 3,000 temples aiming to protect 'Hindu faith'
2 years ago

Andhra Pradesh government announces to build around 3,000 temples aiming to protect 'Hindu faith'

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced to build of around 3000 temples in the state aiming to protect Hindu Faith. “To protect and propagate the Hindu faith on a massive scale, construction of Hindu temples in the localities of weaker sections has been initiated,” said Satyanaraya, who is also the Endowments Minister said in a release on Tuesday. …

Huge crowds throng to temples to seek blessings, mark New Year. Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

Huge crowds throng to temples to seek blessings, mark New Year. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Huge crowds of devotees thronged to temples to mark New Year and seek blessings. Maharashtra Devotees gathered at Mumbai's iconic Siddhivinayak Temple on Sunday, the first day of 2023, to watch the morning aarti and offer special prayers to Lord Ganesha for his blessings. Watch | Massive crowd, packed streets as Bengaluru marks New Year Madhya Pradesh Devotees flocked to …

Vice President Dhankhar Offers Puja at 700-year-old Temple in Tripura
2 years, 3 months ago

Vice President Dhankhar Offers Puja at 700-year-old Temple in Tripura

News 18  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday offered puja at the 700-year-old Tripureswari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, at Udaipur in Tripura’s Gomati district. Accompanied by his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, the Vice President went to Udaipur from the state capital Agartala in an IAF chopper and paid obeisance to Goddess Tripureswari at the temple founded by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya …

Odisha: Jagannath Puri Is Ready For Rath Yatra 2022, Elaborate Arrangements In Place In Temple Town
2 years, 8 months ago

Odisha: Jagannath Puri Is Ready For Rath Yatra 2022, Elaborate Arrangements In Place In Temple Town

ABP News  

With Rath Yatra celebrations resuming after a Covid-imposed hiatus of two years, devotees from across the country are arriving in the pilgrim town of Jagannath Puri. The Odisha Police claims to have made elaborate arrangements to provide "security and service" to the devotees coming to the coastal town for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings on …

Explained: The case against the Puri Heritage Corridor Project that the Supreme Court dismissed
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained: The case against the Puri Heritage Corridor Project that the Supreme Court dismissed

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL alleging that the ongoing construction work posed a serious threat to the structure of the 12-Century Puri Jagannath temple It’s a big win for the Odisha government and the Puri Heritage Corridor Project after the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea alleging illegal excavation and construction work at the famed Shree Jagannath temple …

Explained | What is the controversy around Odisha’s Jagannath temple Heritage Corridor Project?
2 years, 9 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 …

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