Bhubaneswar: In a significant recognition of Odisha’s rich cultural legacy, the Rath Yatra of Puri and Bali Jatra of Cuttack have been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture. Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Dr. Arabinda Padhee, shared the news…
Puri: In a major step to boost security and improve operations at the revered Puri Jagannath Temple, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has deployed 20 retired Army personnel to oversee the functioning of the Anand Bazaar area, where the sacred Mahaprasad is sold to devotees. This initiative aims to reform the Bazaar by ensuring…
Puri: The repair work of the beam on the Nata Mandap of the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri has been completed. The beam, located at the top of the Garuda Stamba, had developed a crack, necessitating immediate attention. Undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the repair work was conducted to ensure the safety…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Odisha Law Minister Jagannath Saraka informed the House today that the Ratna Bhandar (treasure house) of the revered Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to open for repair work during this year’s Ratha Jatra. Responding to a query raised by Congress MLA Dasarathi Gamango during the 16th Assembly’s last session,…
Puri: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the transformative Shreemandir Parikrama Project around the sacred Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, marking a significant milestone in the state’s heritage and spiritual landscape. The Shreemandira Parikrama is a 75-meter corridor enveloping the Shree Jagannatha Temple, designed to offer expansive and unobstructed corridors around the Meghanada Pacheri. The…
