Tag: Jagannath Temple
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Open Sesame
Decades after Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister was denied entry to the Jagannath temple in Puri, Thursday’s directive of the Supreme Court is concordant with the noblest traditions of secularism and richly deserves unqualified endorsement. The judiciary has taken a while to react to the temple being kept out of bounds for the former Prime …
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July 7, 2018 -
Jagannath servitors asked to boycott CM’s meeting
The Sammilani put up posters on the walls of the temple on Sunday condemning the “repressive” attitude of the Puri collector towards the servitors.
July 1, 2018 -
Puri temple chief seeks to set record straight on ‘disrespect’ shown to President, wife
A section of the servitors lodged a complaint against Puri collector and firmer SJTA chief alleging that the administration is intentionally trying to defame the servitors.
June 29, 2018 -
Now, Puri Jagannath temple body draws flak for ‘disrespect’ to President, wife in March
In March this year, when President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind visited the Puri Jagannath temple in Odisha, a few servitors allegedly showed disrespect to them. Three months later, the issue became the talk of the town Tuesday after it came to light that the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) had drawn ire of the …
June 26, 2018 -
BJP steps up attack on Odisha CM over Puri temple issue
The BJP stepped up its attack on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the Puri Jagannath Temple valuables issue and pointed out that he was accountable for the safety of the valuables donated by devotees since he heads the Foundation Fund Committee as enshrined in the temple manual. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, BJP …
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June 19, 2018 -
Puri Sankaracharya Nischalananda should have examined before commenting on BJP’s actions over Puri temple, says BJP
The BJP on Wednesday said the Puri Sankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati being a revered learned person ought to have examined all issues before commenting that not much was done for the Puri Jagannath Temple even when the BJP was part of the state government and held the law portfolio between 2000 to 2009. The state BJP …
June 14, 2018 -
Valuables in safe custody: Puri temple administration
Welcomes CM’s judicial probe order into the missing treasury keys, assures govt of full cooperation.
June 6, 2018 -
Valuables intact in Ratna Bhandar, says Jagannath temple admin
Amid a statewide hue and cry over the missing keys of the Jagannath temple treasury, the administration at the 12-century shrine has claimed that the valuables are in safe custody.
June 5, 2018 -
Opening of Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri generates charged atmosphere
The opening of the Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri has generated a charged atmosphere. Whether the Ratna Bhandar is an el dorado with fabulous riches is something that will not be known or rather it should not be known. Logically, whatever is there is only that which was accumulated after September 1803, the …
April 5, 2018 -
Inspection of Puri temple treasury reveals cracks
Inspection of the first room of the Ratna Bhandar (storehouse of ornaments) of Lord Jagannath Temple on Wednesday revealed cracks on the wall and ceiling. The walls were found to be damp. The Ratna Bhandar, a mysterious sacred place , was opened after a gap of 34 years. A team comprising select priests and Archaeological …
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April 5, 2018 -
Jagannath Temple’s managing body makes plans for its beautification
The Puri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee headed by Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb rolled out a comprehensive plan for development and beautification of the periphery area of the temple before Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking approval of the government. The Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb told reporters after meeting the CM that five proposals were submitted with regards …
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March 30, 2018 -
5 Krishna temples where Janmashtami is celebrated with pomp
Son of Devaki and Vasudeva, Krishna, the lord of compassion, tenderness, love and beauty, showed signs of his godly credentials as soon as he entered this world. Lord Krishna gave to the world ‘Karma is supreme’ theory and it is apt that scores of worshippers across India celebrate the day of his birth — Janmashtami …
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August 13, 2017 -
Argentine detained for entering Jagannath temple
A tourist from Argentina was detained for entering the Jagannath Temple in Puri, said police on Monday. Police said temple servitors spotted Dario Salvador Visciglia, clad in a dhoti and T-shirt, near the Goddess Laxmi temple while he was roaming inside the 12th-century shrine. Later, he was handed over to police as non-Hindus are not …
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April 24, 2017