Under the luminous glow of the full moon, the ancient temple city of Puri pulses with an almost electric devotion. Thousands stand shoulder to shoulder, hearts racing, as the majestic wooden forms of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Sudarshan are carried out into the open air. Today is Debasnana Purnima — the day the Supreme…
Bhubaneswar: The Puri police have put in place an extensive multi-layered security and crowd management plan, including large-scale CCTV surveillance, traffic regulation, and sector-wise deployment of personnel, ahead of the Deva Snana Purnima festival, officials said on Saturday.Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh said that lakhs of devotees are expected to arrive in the pilgrim…
The Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will observe the Snana yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra on Monday, June 29, 2026, marking Jyestha Shukla Purnima.In view of special rituals and advance preparations, temple authorities announced that public darshan will remain suspended from 10:30 PM on Saturday, June 27, until 1:00 PM on…
Puri, June 26: With the annual Rath Yatra approaching, preparations for the grand festival are gathering pace. As part of the ritual arrangements, 380 kilograms of sacred Basunga silk yarn has been dispatched to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri for use in the temple’s traditional ceremonies.The consignment was flagged off from the premises of…
Puri: Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain out of bounds for devotees for five hours hours today for the elopement ritual of Lord Krishna with Devi Rukmini, popularly known as ‘Rukmini Haran’ ritual.The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has announced a temporary suspension of public darshan on for the sacred Rukmini Harana and Bibaha Utsav ritual.Taking…
Puri: Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Tuesday announced a special arrangement for residents of Puri to facilitate entry into the Jagannath Temple during the upcoming Rath Yatra.After chairing the second coordination meeting for the world-famous Rath Yatra, the minister said a dedicated mechanism is being developed to enable Puri residents to enter the temple more…
Puri Police arrested 11 people in five days for allegedly taking money from devotees to arrange darshan of Lord Jagannath inside the Shree Jagannath Temple.The arrests followed multiple complaints of individuals demanding payment for facilitating entry into the shrine.According to police, one person was arrested after a case was registered at the Singhadwar Police Station….
Authorities in Puri district extended school holidays until June 22 as the severe heatwave continues to grip the region.The decision aims to safeguard students from rising temperatures and ensure their well-being.Officials confirmed that all schools, including government and private institutions, will remain closed until the announced date. The extension follows earlier directives for temporary closure,…
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration today seized 30 packets of unauthorised ghee that were being taken into the temple’s Rosaghara (kitchen).According to reports, security personnel detected the ghee while it was being taken into the temple kitchen. Upon verification, officials found that the packets did not belong to the approved brand permitted for use…
Puri: The sudden death of a second-year student of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya at her rented residence in Puri has left her family, friends, and fellow students in shock, with the exact cause of death yet to be established. Family members are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.The deceased, identified as…
