Bhubaneswar: In an unfortunate incident, the traditional ‘Chapa Khela’ (boat ride) of Lord Jagannath and his companion deities was cancelled on the ninth day of the ongoing Chandan Yatra due to a bitter dispute between two groups of servitors.The deities — Madanmohan, Ramakrishna, and the Pancha Pandavas — were brought to Narendra Pushkarini. They remained…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has described the sacred Chandan Yatra as the ‘glorious saga of Odia Asmita’.In a heartfelt message posted on his X handle, the Chief Minister highlighted the spiritual significance of the annual festival, particularly the divine boat ride of the deities in the Narendra Pushkarini in Puri to beat…
The sacred Chandan Yatra commenced today at Jagannath Dham, Puri, coinciding with Akshaya Tritiya.True to its name, the festival centres around sandalwood paste and water, offering divine respite during peak summer. The deities of Shree Jagannatha Temple are taken out in grand processions for a ceremonial voyage on water at Narendra Pushkarini. Devotees witness the…
Puri, April 18: Firecrackers will not be allowed at Narendra Pushkarini (pond) during this year’s Chandan Yatra, with authorities imposing a complete ban on their use throughout the 21-day-long Bahara Chandan Yatra. Officials have warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found violating the directive.The decision comes ahead of the festival beginning on…
Puri: Public darshan was temporarily suspended for some time at the Jagannath temple in Puri on Friday morning after some servitors noticed blood drops near the Bhitara Katha (inner chamber) area.The incident occurred shortly after the Mangala Alati in the early hours of Friday. The servitors immediately informed the temple administration and senior priests. It…
After over a month-long pursuit, police have arrested a 22 year-old boy in connection with the alleged gang rape of a college student in Odisha’s Cuttack districtCuttack: After over a month-long pursuit, police have arrested a 22-year-old boy in connection with the alleged gang rape of a college student in Odisha’s Cuttack district. The youth,…
Puri: Darshan of Lord Jagannath at Srimandir, the famous Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, is set to become easier as the state government plans to introduce slot-based darshan, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday.Plans are underway to run both queue-based and slot-booking systems for darshan of the deities at the temple. Arrangements…
Bhubaneswar, April 14: Parmeshwar Funkwal, East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, conducted Khurda Road–Puri section inspection today, followed by a detailed review of station development works at Puri, in view of the forthcoming Rath Yatra.The inspection focused on assessing track conditions, signalling systems, and overall operational efficiency along this important section, which witnesses a substantial…
Jagannath Temple authorities will open the inner Ratna Bhandar today after 48 years for a detailed inventory.The temple administration will begin the process under strict security. The treasury key will arrive in the presence of magistrates and officials before unlocking the chamber. The Standard Operating Procedure approved by the state government guided every step.Chief Administrator…
Bhubaneswar: In a firm crackdown on irregularities inside the Shree Jagannath Temple premises, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has suspended Chhatar Sevak Ranjit Kar on charges of issuing fake receipts to a devotee for placing a ritual flag (Bana) atop the Neelachakra.According to the suspension order issued today, Ranjit Kar had brought Hyderabad-based devotee…
