Jagannath Temple

Cracks noticed on Puri Jagannath temple boundary wall, ASI urged to conduct survey

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said the matter is urgent and repair work would commence immediately to prevent further damage to the wall.

05 November 2024, 08:02 IST

Cracks noticed on Puri Jagannath temple boundary wall, ASI urged to conduct survey

05 November 2024, 08:02 IST

Cyclone Dana: Efforts on to reduce impact on Jagannath temple, visits discouraged

To protect the temple from the wind and water, the administration has checked its windows and doors to avoid them getting blown away.

24 October 2024, 09:35 IST

Cyclone Dana: Efforts underway to reduce impact on Jagannath temple, visit of devotees discouraged

Cyclone Dana: Efforts on to reduce impact on Jagannath temple, visits discouraged

24 October 2024, 09:35 IST

Puri Jagannath temple's 'Mahaprasad' could be made free for devotees soon

The free distribution of the ‘Mahaprasad’ will entail an additional expenditure of Rs 14-15 crore per year for the government.

13 October 2024, 11:13 IST

Puri Jagannath temple's 'Mahaprasad' could be made free for devotees soon

13 October 2024, 11:13 IST

ASI completes technical survey of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar

On September 18, the SJTA had written to ASI requesting for completion of the technical survey by September 24 in view of special rituals of the deities during Dussehra and 'Kartika' month.

22 September 2024, 14:49 IST

ASI completes technical survey of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar

22 September 2024, 14:49 IST

ASI starts second round of technical survey of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) barred devotees from having a 'darshan' of the sibling deities from 1 pm to 6 pm during the three-day survey of the treasury. The main gates of the temple will be closed for devotees during the survey.

21 September 2024, 10:05 IST

ASI starts second round of technical survey of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar

21 September 2024, 10:05 IST

Puri Ratna Bhandar to be opened again on Thursday: Justice Rath

The decision was taken during a meeting attended by SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Padhee, Justice Biswanth Rath, chairman of the supervisory committee appointed by the state government to oversee the Ratna Bhandar's opening, Puri collector, and other officials here on Tuesday.

16 July 2024, 09:53 IST

Puri Ratna Bhandar to be opened again on Thursday: Justice Rath

16 July 2024, 09:53 IST

Odisha to probe why duplicate keys failed to open Jagannath temple Ratna Bhandar locks

The Ratna Bhandar was reopened on Sunday after 46 years for an inventory of valuables and the repair of its structure.

16 July 2024, 05:40 IST

Odisha to probe why duplicate keys failed to open Jagannath temple Ratna Bhandar locks

16 July 2024, 05:40 IST

Odisha government appoints IAS officer Arabinda Padhee as Jagannath temple chief administrator

A notification issued by the law department late on Thursday night invoked sub-section 19 of the Shree Jagannath Temple Act, 1954 to effect the appointment.

12 July 2024, 08:03 IST

Odisha government appoints IAS officer Arabinda Padhee as Jagannath temple chief administrator

12 July 2024, 08:03 IST

Odisha government forms new panel to supervise reopening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath temple

Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, in a press conference on Thursday night, said the panel was formed in accordance with the direction of the Odisha High Court.

05 July 2024, 06:41 IST

Odisha government forms new panel to supervise reopening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath temple

05 July 2024, 06:41 IST

Odisha’s new BJP govt to open all 4 gates of Puri Jagannath temple today

Replying to a question, the chief minister said that all ministers will leave for Puri on Wednesday night and stay in the pilgrim town so that they can be present when all four gates will be opened on Thursday morning.

12 June 2024, 21:01 IST

Odisha’s new BJP government to open all 4 gates of Puri Jagannath temple on June 13 morning

Odisha’s new BJP govt to open all 4 gates of Puri Jagannath temple today

12 June 2024, 21:01 IST