Puri: As thousands of devotees and tourists throng Puri for the annual Rath Yatra 2026, the Odisha Police Crime Branch has stepped up its cyber surveillance and awareness measures to protect visitors from online frauds and digital threats.Under the Cyber Saathi Campaign, the Cyber Safety and Response Team has launched a special drive across Puri…
The much-awaited Suna Besha, also revered as Rajarajeswara Besha, will be observed this evening at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. On this auspicious Asadha Sukla Ekadasi Tithi, the deities — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra — will be adorned with exquisite golden ornaments, offering a divine spectacle to lakhs of devotees. The…
Heavy traffic congestion was reported on the Bhubaneswar–Puri National Highway on Saturday as thousands of devotees travelled to Puri to witness the sacred Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra celebrations.A major traffic bottleneck developed near Batagaon, where vehicles crawled at a slow pace due to the…
Puri: The holy town of Puri is set to witness one of the most significant events of the annual Rath Yatra festival today on the occasion of Bahuda Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will begin their return journey to the Shree Jagannath Temple.Thousands of devotees have already started arriving in the…
Puri: In a major achievement for the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, five sacred names associated with Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath will soon receive trademark recognition.In a significant step toward protecting the sacred traditions, culture and heritage of the famous Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri of Odisha, five more trademark applications linked to Mahaprabhu have been approved…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday directed officials to adopt a scientific, technology-driven approach to crowd management for the upcoming Bahuda Yatra in Puri, stressing the need for rapid response mechanisms and seamless coordination to ensure the safe completion of the annual pilgrimage’s remaining rituals.Reviewing preparations for the Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for July…
Puri, Jul 21: The sacred Agyan Mala Bije ritual was performed on Tuesday, marking the commencement of Dakshina Moda, the ceremonial southward turning of the three Rath Yatra chariots ahead of the Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan to the Shree Jagannath Temple.The Dakshina Moda ritual is…
Puri: The Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has informed devotees that public darshan of the deities at the Adapa Mandapa of Shri Gundicha Temple will remain closed from 9 PM on Sunday (July 19) for the Banakalagi Niti and other scheduled rituals.As several important rituals are to be performed during this period, devotees will not…
The much-awaited Adapa Darshan of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra commenced on Sunday at the Gundicha Temple in Puri, marking one of the most sacred phases of the annual Rath Yatra.The darshan begins a day after the Holy Trinity was ceremonially escorted into the Janmabedi (Adapa Mandap) through the traditional Adapa Mandap Bije…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the deaths of two devotees who fell ill during the Puri Rath Yatra 2026 on Thursday. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the best possible medical care for devotees undergoing treatment and announced that financial assistance would be extended to the families of…
