Puri: The majestic chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath—Taladhwaja, Darpadalana, and Nandighosha—arrived at the Saradhabali in front of the Gundicha Temple, completing the first leg of the nine-day-long Rath Yatra. This year’s event was marked by the rare convergence of Netra Utsav, Nabajoubana Darshan, and Gundicha Yatra occurring on the same day,…
Bhubaneswar: In line with the directives of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian, conducted a comprehensive review of various developmental projects during his visit to Puri District on February 4, 2024. His visit aimed to assess the progress of ongoing initiatives and engage with students and the general public. As…
Bhubaneswar: In a captivating display of cultural vibrancy and women empowerment, the Odisha tableau participated in the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Kartavyapath in New Delhi. The tableau, a splendid manifestation of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, highlighted the essence of women empowerment, focusing on the heritage crafts village of…
In the quaint town of Puri, Odisha, a young artist is making waves with his unique approach to painting. Ayush Mohapatra, a determined Class X student of a government school Bholanath Vidya Pitha, has embarked on a journey to become Odisha’s first reverse painting artist, inspired by the renowned Vilas Nayak and David Garibaldi. Ayush’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to enhance direct connectivity to Puri from diverse districts, the state government has launched the Jagannath Express bus service. Under the Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI), this service establishes direct links from district headquarters towns to Puri via the state capital. Notably, it introduces a forward-thinking initiative, presenting a substantial 50%…
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…
Bhubaneswar: As the much-anticipated inauguration of the Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor project in Puri approaches on January 17, stringent security measures have been put in place, featuring a comprehensive four-layer security cover. In a recent inspection, Director General of Police (In-Charge) Arun Sarangi revealed that a robust security presence, including 80 platoons of police force,…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to encourage widespread participation in the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor project in Puri, Odisha government has officially declared January 17 as a public holiday.
