Jagannath Temple In Puri
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6 interesting facts about the Puri Jagannath Temple that you should know
Fashion | Jun 26, 2025, 01:53 PM ISTThe Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the oldest temples in India, and the Rath Yatra is a religious event that takes places every year. Millions of people from across the world visit the temple every year. There are facts about the temple that have defied science. Take a look at some of those.
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Jagannath Dham controversy: Devotees in Odisha demand removal of tag from Bengal's Digha Temple
India | May 02, 2025, 05:58 PM ISTJagannath Dham controversy: After the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple in Digha on April 30, CM Mamata referred to it as a ‘Dham’. While most critics welcomed the establishment of the temple in Digha, they strongly opposed linking the term ‘Dham’ with it.
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Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple reopens after 46 years: What's inside treasury?
India | Jul 15, 2024, 05:23 PM ISTThe Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Odisha, was reopened after 46 years. An 11-member team, including officials from the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and the Archaeological Survey of India, broke three locks to access the inner chamber.
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'Beef promoter allowed into Jagannath Mandir', alleges BJP, demands action against VK Pandian
India | Dec 22, 2023, 11:59 AM ISTThe BJP alleged that VK Pandian "allowed beef promoter" into the premises of Jagannath Mandir in Puri, drawing reaction from the YouTuber and the temple itself.
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Puri temple to remain open for devotees on Sundays also in view of improved Covid situation
India | Mar 12, 2022, 10:52 PM ISTThe 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.
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CJI NV Ramana offers prayers at Shree Jagannatha Temple in Odisha's Puri
India | Sep 25, 2021, 02:56 PM ISTCJI is scheduled to inaugurate Odisha State Legal Services Authority's new building in Cuttack later in the day, official sources said.
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Last Devadasi of Jagannath temple passes away at 92
India | Jul 12, 2021, 09:09 AM ISTAs Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra begins today, the centuries old 'Devdasi Seva' practice comes to an end with Mahari Parasmani's demise.
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Puri Rath Yatra: Construction of chariots for Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra begins
India | May 17, 2021, 09:52 AM ISTThe construction of three chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhdra has begun in Puri.
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COVID-19 negative report must for Puri's Jagannath Temple visit amid surge in cases
India | Apr 06, 2021, 04:52 PM ISTThe district administration in Odisha's Puri, where the iconic Shree Jagannath Temple attracts lakhs of visitors, on Tuesday made it mandatory for travellers from five states to produce COVID-19 negative certificates in view of spiralling cases, an official said.
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Odisha govt to set up facility to provide affordable accommodation to devotees visiting Puri Temple
India | Dec 20, 2020, 11:19 AM ISTThe Odisha government was in the process of establishing a huge facility for providing affordable accommodation to pilgrims visiting Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, a senior official said.
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Odisha govt sanctions Rs 23cr for development of shrines
India | Feb 28, 2020, 10:57 AM ISTAfter announcing a special package for Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Rs 23 crore for development of many other shrines across the state, an official said.
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US national thrashed for trying to board Jagannath chariot in Puri
India | Aug 03, 2012, 12:59 PM ISTBhubaneswar, Aug 03 : “Only Orthodox Hindus are allowed,” a signboard hanging from the Lion's Gate of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri has triggered many a controversy in the past and it continues to excite