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  Bedi Hanuman Temple in Puri: Best time to visit, how to reach, and history

  Travel | December 13, 2025 15:05 IST

  Located near the Puri Sea Beach, the Bedi Hanuman Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple is linked to a powerful legend involving Lord Jagannath. Here is everything you need to know before visiting.

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  Navratri Ashtami prasad recipe: How to make halwa, puri and kala chana at home

  Food | September 30, 2025 8:56 IST

  This Navratri Ashtami, prepare traditional prasad of halwa, puri and kala chana at home with this simple recipe for Kanjak or Kumari Puja.

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  Security scare at Puri temple after threatening messages found written on walls | VIDEO

  India | August 13, 2025 14:07 IST

  Police have launched a probe after threatening messages were found written on the premises of the Maa Thakurani Temple in Puri city of Odisha.

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  Odisha girl set on fire: Supreme Court says ‘we are in shame’, seeks action

  India | July 22, 2025 16:55 IST

  The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern over the alleged immolation of a 15-year-old girl in Odisha’s Puri district, calling the incident “shameful” and urging concrete action to protect vulnerable groups like schoolgirls and rural children.

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  ‘Save me’: Odisha man recounts horror after girl, set on fire, collapsed at his doorstep

  India | July 20, 2025 21:33 IST

  A 15-year-old girl in Odisha’s Puri district, who was kidnapped and set on fire by three unidentified men, managed to escape and reach a nearby house while still ablaze. The resident, Dukshishyam Senapati, helped douse the flames and alert her family.

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  Odisha: Minor girl, set on fire by miscreants, being airlifted to Delhi AIIMS

  India | July 20, 2025 16:00 IST

  A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified persons in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday. The girl is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and she is in a critical condition, having suffered 70 per cent burn injuries.

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  'Inaction, political patronage': Opposition tears into Odisha govt after minor set on fire in Puri

  India | July 19, 2025 18:23 IST

  Meanwhile, the victim has been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, said officials, adding that though she has suffered 70 per cent burn injuries, she is able to speak.

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  Minor girl set on fire in Odisha's Puri; police launch probe

  India | July 19, 2025 15:45 IST

  Meanwhile, Congress has criticised the Mohan Charan Majhi-led NJP government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha, saying that such incidents are regularly happening in the state.

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  Goodbye to smoky kitchens: 6 tricks for making flawless parathas and puris

  Food | July 11, 2025 7:44 IST

  With these easy hacks, you can indulge in preparing your favourite puris and parathas without the inconvenience of a smoky kitchen. Try these tips and cook with ease! A little safety goes a long way.

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  Puri stampede exposes Odisha govt's 'incompetence' in ensuring peaceful Rath Yatra: Naveen Patnaik

  India | June 29, 2025 13:09 IST

  At least three people were killed and around 50 others injured in the stampede near the temple in the early hours of Sunday.

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  Rath Yatra 2025 begins in Puri amid sea of devotees, top-tier security and divine fervour | Videos

  India | June 27, 2025 8:59 IST

  The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. The temple town has been placed under an extensive security grid with over 10,000 personnel deployed and more than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras installed across key areas.

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  East Coast Railways launches 'ECoR Yatra' app for Rath Yatra in Puri: Know all about it

  India | June 24, 2025 18:48 IST

  The app is specially designed to provide comprehensive and real-time information to pilgrims and rail users travelling during the Rath Yatra. This year, the Rath Yatra will begin on June 27, when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, will be taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple.

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  Puri Preps In Full Swing For Grand Rath Yatra Festival Starting June 27

  News | June 24, 2025 10:16 IST

  Final preparations for Puri’s grand Rath Yatra are underway as artisans add final touches to the chariots. The nine-day festival begins June 27, drawing lakhs of devotees in a spiritual celebration.

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  Narrow escape for Sourav Ganguly's brother, his wife as boat flips in Odisha | Video

  India | May 26, 2025 15:49 IST

  Sourav Ganguly's sister-in-law, Arpita Ganguly, was in shock while lambasting the authorities and the boat carrier for not having as many people on the boat as it can carry. Ganguly thanked the lifeguards for their timely intervention to save them from a mishap.

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  Jagannath Dham row: Puri Gajapati opposes use of name for Digha temple, cites hurt to religious sent

  May 05, 2025 23:29 IST

  Puri’s titular king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deba has opposed the West Bengal government’s reference to the new Digha temple as "Jagannath Dham," arguing that the term is traditionally reserved for the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri.

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  Odisha to set up Cable Landing Station in Puri: What is it and how will it benefit people?

  India | March 20, 2025 12:15 IST

  The Odisha Cable Landing Station stands as a flagship initiative by the state government, crafted with a forward-looking vision focused on scalability and robust ecosystem development. Puri has been strategically chosen as the site for this project, owing to its advantageous geographic location.

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  Korean family tries aloo matar sabji with puri for first time, video goes viral

  Trending | January 03, 2025 0:08 IST

  In the clip, an Indian man captures the moment he introduces his in-laws to one of India's authentic delicacies. Watch the video here.

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  ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assurance, draws criticism

  World | November 11, 2024 12:56 IST

  The incident has sparked strong condemnation from Matru Prasad Mishra, a spokesperson for Puri Govardhan Peeth, who labelled the event a "conspiracy against our religion" and called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in India.

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  Cyclone Dana To Hit Odisha & West Bengal: What Is Its Meaning, How Are Cyclones Named - Explained

  News | October 22, 2024 12:32 IST

  Cyclone Dana is forming in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen before making landfall near Puri on October 24. But what does 'Dana' mean and how are cyclones named?

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  Cyclone in Bay of Bengal: 25 NDRF teams on standby in Odisha, West Bengal

  India | October 22, 2024 7:07 IST

  Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Dana approaches with wind speeds up to 110 kph. NDRF has deployed 25 teams, and the state aims for 100% evacuation and zero casualties.