2nd phase of work begins at Mahesh Jagannath temple
The state chief minister Mamata Banerjee has taken a special initiative towards upgrading the Mahesh Jagannath temple into a tourism spot.
The state chief minister Mamata Banerjee has taken a special initiative towards upgrading the Mahesh Jagannath temple into a tourism spot.
At a time when the construction of the proposed Jagannath temple in Digha is almost complete and which could be opened this year, Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly
Minister of State for Home Department Harsh Sanghvi and Minister of State for Industries Department Jagdish Vishwakarma also participated in this ceremony.
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal's statement in favour of entry of foreigners into Jagannath temple, Puri, has sparked a debate in the state.
The proposed Jagannath temple in London will become the epicentre of the Jagannath cult in Europe and is destined to become a prominent place of pilgrimage, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists from across the world.
The principal idols in Hindu temples are typically made of stone or metal, but this statue is made of wood because wood conducts electricity feebly and it is thought that Krishna's heart may still electrocute you.
The court has asked the Odisha government to file an affidavit in response to the affidavit by ASI on or before June 20.
In a precautionary measure, the servitors who either tested negative for Covid-19 or fully vaccinated are being allowed to participate in pulling of the chariots. Like last year, the festival has been made a devotee-fewer affair this time also in accordance with Supreme Court order, said officials.
Puri Gajapati Maharaja and chairman of the temple managing committee, Dibyasingha Deb elaborated on the mega Parikrama project around the Puri Jagannath Temple at a video conference of non-resident Odias and sought their cooperation.
On Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the ‘Rath Yatra’ to be conducted in Odisha’s Puri amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, but with certain restrictions.
