Tag: Jagannath

Deity, Donations And Divine Intervention

source:-https://www.outlookindia.com Last week, a group of servitors at the Jagannath temple in Puri staged a demonstration outside the shrine demanding reopening of their premises. They questioned the government’s rationale behind opening other public spaces while shutting them off. Major religious shrines such as Tirupati and Siddhivinayak have been allowed to open their doors to devotees

BJP on protest march to Naveen Niwas

Source:-https://www.newindianexpress.com PURI: Hundreds of BJP workers on Wednesday embarked on a padayatra from Simhadwar of the Sri Jagannath temple to Naveen Niwas protesting the sale of Bagala Dharmashala land. The rally was led by Puri MLA Jayant Kumar Sarangi, Brahmagiri legislator Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mahapata and senior BJP leader Krushna Chandra Jagdev. District BJP president Asrit

Odisha Government starts process for reopening of shrines

Source:-https://www.newindianexpress.com BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Government on Thursday started the process of reopening of major temples and places of worship by asking the district collectors to consider the possibility and submit action plan by consulting all stake holders within 10 days. The State Government has also asked the Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and administration of