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Narrow escape for Sourav Ganguly's brother, his wife as boat flips in Odisha | Video
India | May 26, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTSourav 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
West Bengal | May 05, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTPuri’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 | Mar 20, 2025, 12:15 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 03, 2025, 12:08 AM ISTIn 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 | Nov 11, 2024, 12:56 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 22, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTCyclone 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 | Oct 22, 2024, 07:07 AM ISTOdisha 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.
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Cyclone Dana: Landfall expected near Puri, what's its meaning and how it got its name | Explained
Explainers | Oct 21, 2024, 04:16 PM ISTCyclone Dana is forming in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen before making landfall near Puri on October 24, with its name symbolizing "a beautiful and precious pearl" in Arabic.
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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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Odisha: Ratna Bhandar, treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri, reopens after 46 years | VIDEO
India | Jul 14, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTThe Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath Temple will open after 46 years for the inventory of its valuables, as approved by the government.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: One dead, 15 injured in stampede-like situation, CM announces ex-gratia
India | Jul 08, 2024, 12:37 PM ISTThe stampede-like situation occurred during the chariot pulling of Lord Balbhadra. A devotee fell during the ritual and lost his life. The injured were mostly non-critical and were discharged after primary treatment.
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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra: Pahandi ritual of deities begins, President Murmu attends celebrations
India | Jul 07, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTJagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2024: During the Yatra, the deities Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra are carried on wooden chariots from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share
Lifestyle | Jul 07, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTCelebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 with heartfelt wishes, messages, images, and statuses for WhatsApp and Facebook to share joy and blessings with loved ones. Embrace the divine festival by spreading love and devotion.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Puri geared up for holy event, President Murmu to attend | Details
India | Jul 07, 2024, 07:44 AM ISTThe annual Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is all set to start on July 7. While President Droupadi Murmu is going to witness the chariot-pulling ritual, the arrangements are made to provide the best experience to the devotees.
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Attending Rath Yatra in Puri? Don't miss these five must-do activities
Travel | Jul 06, 2024, 04:06 PM ISTThe Rath Yatra in Puri is a spectacle unlike any other. Witnessing the colossal chariots lumber through the throngs of devotees is an unforgettable experience. But Puri offers more than just the main event. To delve deeper into the festive spirit, here are five activities to add to your itinerary.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Know date, history and what’s special about this year’s chariot festival
Lifestyle | Jul 06, 2024, 12:51 PM ISTThe grand spectacle of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Puri Rath Yatra, is upon us! This year, devotees will witness the majestic chariot procession in Puri, Odisha, starting on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
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Odisha government forms new panel to supervise reopening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri's Jagannath Temple
India | Jul 05, 2024, 09:53 AM ISTThe chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has been appointed a member convenor of the committee while Puri Collector, sand artiste Sudarsan Pattnaik, representative of Gajapati Maharaj, representatives of ASI, and former Odisha DGP Prakash Mishra are other members of panel.
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Snana Purnima: Know everything about the holy bathing ceremony of Lord Jagganath in Puri
Lifestyle | Jun 22, 2024, 04:32 PM ISTSnana Purnima is not just a ritual; it is a celebration of faith, devotion, and spirituality. It is a reminder that no matter how different we may seem on the outside, we are all united in our devotion to the divine.
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Devotees throng Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri on occasion of Snana Purnima
News | Jun 22, 2024, 03:18 PM ISTThousands of devotees on June 22 thronged Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri on the occasion of Snana Purnima. Snana Purnima is a significant festival in Odisha in which Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings is brought out of the sanctum sanctorum to Snana Mandap. Watch to know more!
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All four gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple re-opened in presence of newly inducted CM Mohan Majhi
India | Jun 13, 2024, 09:45 AM ISTAll the four gates of the Jagannath temple in Puri were closed since the Covid pandemic. The newly formed Odisha government will also set up a corpus fund for immediate requirement of the 12th-century shrine.