Jagannath Temple

Odisha to ban alcohol & non-veg near Jagannath Temple to preserve sanctity. Mixed reactions from devotees & businesses.

Servitor questioned over 'use' of Puri Jagannath temple sacred wood to make idols in Digha shrine

At least two complaints were filed with the police in Puri over the alleged theft of sacred wood from the ’Daru Gruha’ for making idols installed in Digha temple.

Row over 'Jagannath Dham' at Digha deepens, Odisha govt orders probe

The issue gradually snowballed into a major controversy after many Hindu priests, researchers, servitors and scholars rejected calling the Digha Jagannath Temple a ‘Dham’.

Jagannath temple priest to develop Rs 200 crore spiritual luxury resort project in Puri

The beachside project would be a pure vegetarian and non-liquor retreat, aiming to offer a ”satvik” experience to pilgrims and travellers seeking spiritual serenity with modern comforts

Drone over Jagannath temple in Puri triggers security scare, probe on

The drone was spotted over the temple around 4:10 am and it kept hovering for nearly half an hour, raising security concerns as the area is a no-flying zone.

Cracks noticed on Puri Jagannath temple boundary wall, ASI urged to conduct survey

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee wrote to ASI, saying that cracks have been discovered on the giant wall around the temple complex.

Odisha to probe why duplicate keys failed to open Jagannath temple Ratna Bhandar locks

The Ratna Bhandar, located in the basement of the temple, has two parts. The outer chamber of the Ratna Bhandar stores ornaments used by the deities on a daily basis, while many pieces of jewellery are kept in the inner chamber of the treasury

Devotees throng Lord Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad ahead of Rath Yatra

Devotees throng Lord Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur ahead of the commencement of 147th edition of the annual Rath Yatra. The devotees are eagerly anticipating the commencement of the yatra, their excitement palpable as they prepare for this significant spiritual journey.

Before Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Tirupati to Siddhivinayak, 10 richest temples of India

As the country gears up for the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, let us look at some of the country’s richest temples and their net worth.

ASI begins laser scanning of Puri temple's 'Ratna Bhandar' to assess structural stability

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has allowed the ASI to conduct laser scanning of the outer wall of the 'Ratna Bhandar' as well as its northern wall.

This Indian billionaire pledged Rs 250 crore to build UK's first Jagannath temple

Odia entrepreneur Biswanath Patnaik encouraged the devotees of Lord Jagannath to work together and realise the dream of building a Jagannath temple in the UK.

Two devotees injured in stampede-like situation in Puri Jagannath temple

The incident took place as a large number of people congregated near the Lion's Gate before it was opened for devotees.

In Pics | Puri's Jagannath Rath Yatra celebration begins

The nine-day rath yatra of Lord Jagannath begins on July 1 in Odisha's Puri. Similar yatras will be taken out in other parts of the country. Odisha police have made top-notch security arrangements keeping the crowd at the festival in mind.

RTPCR, double vaccination certificate no more needed to visit Puri's Jagannath temple

The decision was taken in view of the declining COVID-19 cases, officials said.

Odisha| Puri's Jagannath temple reopens for public after 4 months

Devotees coming from outside Puri are needed to produce complete vaccination certificates or COVID-negative reports obtained through RT-PCR test conducted within 96 hours.

Jagannath Temple reopens for everyone, devotees to carry COVID negative report

The authorities have released guidelines for those visiting the temple. The devotees have to mandatorily wear masks, sanitise their hands, and maintain social distancing.

Puri’s Jagannath temple reopens for locals after 9 months

For the first five days, only locals will be allowed inside the Jagannath temple, and from January 3, 2021, it is expected to be open for all.

Yes Bank transfers Puri Jagannath Temple's Rs 389cr FD account to SBI

In the letter addressed to Chief Administrator Krishan Kumar of the famous temple shrine in eastern India, Yes Bank said it has two more FDs of Rs 156 crore which will be transferred by the end of this month.

Why govt officials are managing religious places and temples: SC

A bench of Justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer observed this while hearing a plea which has highlighted difficulties faced by the devotees at Jagannath temple and their alleged harassment and exploitation by the 'sevaks' (staff).