Puri: The counting and inventory process of the Ratna Bhandar (temple treasury) begins today. A special team has already entered the Shri Jagannath Temple for this purpose. Notably, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been prepared to ensure that the daily rituals of the deities and the darshan (viewing) for devotees are not disrupted during the process. Following the counting, […]
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Puri: Following the counting of jewellery and ornaments in the Ratna Bhandar (Treasury) of the Shri Jagannath Temple, the inventory will be cross-verified against the 1978 list. Along with the cross-verification, all items will be weighed. Gemologists will identify the names of the ornaments; however, no monetary valuation will be carried out. In a strictly sanctified […]
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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to preserve the sanctity of religious sites and protect the youth from substance abuse, the Standing Committee on Excise has issued a series of stringent recommendations to the Odisha Excise Department. Most notably, the committee has recommended a complete ban on liquor shops within a 1-kilometer radius of the Puri Jagannath […]
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Puri, 5/1 : The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri, Odisha, has formally drafted a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate visits by Very Important Persons (VIPs), aiming to ensure a more organized and equitable darshan experience for all devotees. This significant move was announced by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee on Monday, […]
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