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As competing Jagannath temple emerges in Digha, Odisha pulls out all stops for Rath Yatra in Puri
June 28, 2025 10:21 am
There were reports about people complaining of suffocation and collapsing during Rath Yatra. Ambulances were called in to take some devotees to the hospital.
Why Puri is concerned about new Jagannath temple in Digha
May 04, 2025 1:21 pm
The new temple has been built at a cost of Rs 250 crore on a 24-acre plot in Digha in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district, about 350 km from Puri.
'Treasure trove' of Puri Jagannath Temple, opened after 46 years in July, set for renovation
December 18, 2024 6:50 am
The ASI, custodian of the 12th century shrine, has sought around three months’ time from the government to complete the conservation work, which was taken up as per the defined standard operating procedure (SOP) of the state government.
Jagannath temple Ratna Bhandar: Valuables to be shifted on Thursday, devotees' entry restricted
July 17, 2024 10:55 pm
The Ratna Bhandar, located in the basement of the temple, has an outer and an inner chamber.
No sleeveless attire, ripped jeans at Puri temple: Committee
October 10, 2023 3:20 am
The Jagannath Temple Police and Pratihari servitors will check if the devotees are following the rule, said SJTA sources.
Puri temple Ratna Bhandar: Odisha told to form panel
September 30, 2023 3:29 am
The SJTMC, headed by Puri royal scion Dibyasingha Deb, looks after the administration and governance of the 12th century shrine. “Such committee be constituted by the government within a period of sixty days from the date when the SJTMC will approach them” the court said.
Panel to request govt to open Puri temple's ratna bhandar during rath yatra
August 05, 2023 1:24 am
The recommendation has been made to allow the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), custodian of the 12th century shrine, to carry out the structural inspection of the inner ratna bhandar. However, no decision has been taken regarding inventory of precious jewellery stored inside it.
Puri's Jagannath Temple: Why non-Hindus and foreigners can't enter here
January 24, 2023 7:28 am
Odisha's Governor Ganeshi Lal has said he believes foreigners should be allowed to enter the Temple. It's an old debate that has repeatedly triggered controversy — even Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was denied entry.
Jagannath Temple project: HC seeks state govt, ASI response on ‘violations’
April 09, 2022 4:13 am
The order further said that the ASI can also undertake a joint inspection of the construction work after intimating the temple authorities in advance.
Explained: Amendment to the Jagannath Temple Act
January 06, 2022 8:19 am
🔴 The Odisha state cabinet has approved amendments to the Sri Jagannath Temple Act of 1954. A look at the law, the amendments and why this is being considered a historic move.
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