Puri

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced that devotees will be allowed to enter the Srimandir through all four gates, starting Saturday, November 16. The decision was made following a meeting…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is exploring the use of cow dung cakes as an eco-friendly alternative to firewood for cremations at Swargadwara in Puri, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik announced on…

Bhubaneswar: With the impending cyclone expected to impact several districts, including Puri, Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has issued an urgent advisory for tourists and pilgrims to leave Puri by…

Bhubaneswar: The renowned pilgrim town of Puri is set to be equipped with comprehensive CCTV surveillance as part of a new security initiative. The district administration has proposed a special CCTV project to the state government, which…

Puri: The rich tapestry of Jagannath Culture, woven from diverse traditions such as Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shakta Upasana, Buddhism, Tantricism, and Sikhism, is beautifully reflected in the "Goshani Jatra" festival, celebrated during Durga…

Puri: In a significant announcement, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan stated on Sunday that the state government will soon begin distributing free Mahaprasad to devotees at the revered Puri Jagannath Temple. This initiative aims…

Bhubaneswar: To ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality, the Odisha government and the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) have decided to conduct regular quality checks on Mahaprasad and ghee at the iconic Puri…

Bhubaneswar: The shifting of ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple in Puri to a temporary strong room within the temple premises was successfully completed on Thursday. The…

Bhubaneswar: The long-anticipated opening of the Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, will commence tomorrow, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced on Saturday. This decision brings an end to…

Bhubaneswar: A high-level committee headed by Justice Biswanath Rath has proposed the Odisha government to open the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of Jagannath Temple in Puri on July 14. The decision was taken during the second meeting of the…