Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has introduced a saffron-colored uniform for servitors at the Ananda Bazaar to ensure discipline, professionalism, and uniformity in the sacred space where Mahaprasad is sold. The new dress code, approved by the Suara Mahasuara Niyog, will come into effect on December 25. The decision reflects a concerted effort…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed a formal complaint at Baselisahi Police Station against the illegal encroachment and attempted transfer of land belonging to Lord Jagannath in Matitota Mauza, Puri. The SJTA reported that 109 plots under Khata No-38 in Matitota Mauza have been targeted for encroachment. In response, the administration has…
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 chaired by Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, which focused on arrangements for darshan after the Kartik month. The meeting was attended…
Bhubaneswar: To manage the large crowds expected during the holy month of Karttik, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has introduced new entry and exit rules at the Shree Jagannath Temple. These regulations, effective from October 18, aim to streamline the flow of devotees and ensure a smoother darshan experience. According to the new plan,…
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 Jagannath Temple. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, addressing the media on Friday, emphasized that the decision comes in the wake…
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has lodged a complaint against a sevayat for allegedly using a mobile phone on the chariot during the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri. The complaint was filed at the Singhadwar police station in Puri town. Photographs of the sevayat using the phone on Dwarpadalana, the chariot…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Arabinda Kumar Padhee as the new Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). This decision, announced on Thursday, sees Padhee replacing V.V. Yadav in this prestigious role. A notification issued by the Law Department stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section…
Puri: In a significant development, senior IAS officer Arabinda Kumar Padhee has been appointed as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri. This appointment comes as Chief Administrator Veer Vikram Jadav has proceeded on vacation, necessitating Padhee to take on the responsibilities in his absence. The Odisha government issued a…
