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  Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple reopens after 46 years: What's inside treasury?

  India | July 15, 2024 17:23 IST

  The 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 | December 22, 2023 11:59 IST

  The 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 | March 12, 2022 22:52 IST

  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.

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  CJI NV Ramana offers prayers at Shree Jagannatha Temple in Odisha's Puri

  India | September 25, 2021 14:56 IST

  CJI 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 | July 12, 2021 9:09 IST

  As 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 9:52 IST

  The 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 | April 06, 2021 16:52 IST

  The 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 | December 20, 2020 11:19 IST

  The 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 | February 28, 2020 10:57 IST

  After 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 | August 03, 2012 12:59 IST

  Bhubaneswar, 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