Odisha: Son of Puri priest killed in front of Jagannath Temple
India | May 25, 2022 7:10 ISTThe deceased was identified as Shivaram Patra, son of a temple priest from Harachandi Taluchha Sahi of the pilgrim town.
The deceased was identified as Shivaram Patra, son of a temple priest from Harachandi Taluchha Sahi of the pilgrim town.
The incident occurred when the huge crowd gathered before the Lion's Gate attempted to barge into the 12th-century shrine after breaking barricades to have a glimpse of the deities
The 12th-century shrine was opened for the public on February 21, after remaining closed for almost 21 days due to a spike in COVID cases during the third wave in January.
Other Covid-19 restrictions like use of sanitiser and masks will remain mandatory for the devotees.
“The local economy is mostly dependent on the temple. This apart keeping in view the sentiments of the people and slight decline in COVID-19 cases, it has been decided to reopen the temple for public from February 1,” said Puri district collector Samarth Verma.
“The local economy is mostly dependent on the temple. This apart keeping in view the sentiments of the people and slight decline in COVID-19 cases, it has been decided to reopen the temple for public from February 1,” Puri district collector Samarth Verma said said.
The temple will remain closed till January 31, as per the decision taken at the meeting of Chhatisa Nijog -- the apex body of the temple's servitors.
CJI is scheduled to inaugurate Odisha State Legal Services Authority's new building in Cuttack later in the day, official sources said.
This place is located in Jagannath Puri, Odisha. Located just a short distance from the world famous Jagannath temple, on the banks of this lake, the importance of performing Pinddaan Shradh and Tarpan of ancestors is said to be of great importance.
The Shree Jagannath Temple administration in Puri has decided to open the temple for devotees on every Saturday in a week.
The Jagannath Temple is dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Sri Krishna in Odisha's Puri. The temple is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival.
SJTA chief administrator Krishan Kumar has convened the virtual meeting to decide on allowing the devotees into the Jagannath temple, a senior official said.
The hotels and lodges were told to submit an undertaking on the closure to the local police, an official order issued by the district administration said.
Legal action has also been taken against 10 people, including two persons from Haryana, who were present on the Grand Road during the Ratha Jatra, officials said.
The 144th annual rath yatra of Lord Jagannath and his celestial siblings began in the country on Monday with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has requested people in the state to worship Lord Jagannath at their homes as Rath Yatra will not be taken out this year.
Home Minister Amit Shah performed 'aarti' at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on early Monday morning before the annual Rath Yatra takes off from the temple.
Jagannath Rath Yatra is celebrated by worshipping Lord Jagannath (ruler of the world), his elder brother Balbhadra (Balaram) and sister Subhadra. Three giant wooden chariots are made of a kind of Neem tree for the deities for the yatra.
Rath Yatra, also known as 'Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra', is one of the most auspicious festivals in India that is celebrated every year on Ashadha Shukla Paksha Dwitiya.
Arrangements are in place for Odisha's Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to commence today.
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