Puri: The first Rath Yatra Coordination Meeting will be held today to ensure proper management of Rath Yatra 2026.The meeting will be chaired by Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Central Division, Sudhanshu Mohan Samal.To be held at Puri Town Hall, the meeting will focus on the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra.Discussions will cover the proper…
The incident took place near Sector 7 of the beach, in front of Hotel Mahodadhi Palace, when the tourists were bathing in the sea.Three tourists from West Bengal were rescued from drowning at Puri sea beach on Friday by lifeguards. The incident took place near Sector 7 of the beach, in front of Hotel Mahodadhi…
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…
