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India Gazette
29-06-2025
- India Gazette
Puri Jagannath Temple Senior Daitapati servitor calls for better arrangements after Rath Yatra stampede
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Following the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Senior Daitapati servitor (sevayat) of the Puri Jagannath Temple, Ramakrishna Das Mahapatra, on Sunday, expressed his condolences for the victims and urged the administration to ensure proper arrangements for the safety of devotees. 'I have heard that some people have died, it is sad news. This has happened for the first time. I appeal to the administration to make good arrangements so that people do not face any inconvenience,' Ramakrishna Das Mahapatra told reporters. Meanwhile, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania rushed to the Gundicha Temple to assess the situation after the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday, which claimed three lives. The visuals showed DGP Khurania arriving at the Gudicha Temple, while police managed the crowd. Earlier, speaking to ANI over the phone, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said that the state DGP has been sent to the site of the incident. Odisha Minister Harichandan said, 'It is an unfortunate incident. We are taking note of that. I spoke with the CM this morning. We are taking stringent action. DGP has been sent to the spot.' 'Three people have passed away because of suffocation in the huge gathering. Six to seven people are injured. I am moving to Puri. I am monitoring the situation over the phone. We are trying our best to manage the crowd. Additional police have been deployed. The reasons for the incident are being investigated,' Harichandan said. 'The situation is now under control and the people are having darshan...', he added. 'The situation is being monitored,' the minister said, adding that he is rushing to Puri himself and that stringent action will be taken against those responsible. 'Around 6-7 people were injured and they are alright now,' Harichandan further said. The mishap took place early this morning. The chariots had arrived at Saradha Bali from the Jagannath Temple on Saturday, a day after the Rath Yatra commenced. (ANI)
Time of India
26-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
KIIT prepares for vibrant celebration of faith and culture
BHUBANESWAR: The KIIT Jagannath Temple is bustling with activity as preparations for its 19th Rath Yatra are in full swing. The usually quiet ground near the temple has transformed into a temporary workshop since Akshaya Tritiya, as carpenters, artists and their assistants are working round-the-clock to complete the chariots. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Artworks and painting on the chariots will be completed soon. The chariots will be covered with colourful cloth. By Wednesday, we will be ready for the annual sojourn of the holy trinity,' said Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and KISS, who performs the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual before the chariots roll. Regarding the building of Jagannath Temple on the KISS campus, Samanta said, 'A person named Surendra Das once came to me and talked about his dream related to the installation of deities at KISS. Initially, we could not believe it, but later we made a decision to build the temple.' Over the years, Samanta said the temple has hosted numerous social events, reinforcing its role as a social nucleus. 'The annual Rath Yatra draws people in hordes from far and wide,' he added. The KIIT shrine follows rituals of the Puri Jagannath Temple and has expanded to include a permanent Gundicha Temple/Mausi Ma Temple, built four years ago, about 1km away. During the Rath Yatra, the chariots will proceed to the Mausi Ma Temple and remain there until the Bahuda Yatra. Temple priest Basanta Hota said he cannot express his feelings in words. 'I never faced difficulties while following the Rath Yatra rituals or pujas. Service to the Lord and His siblings is my utmost priority. The deities mean a lot to me,' he added. 'The Rath Yatra attracts thousands of devotees from nearby villages, rest of the city, and KIIT and KISS. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We all pull the chariots. We have been attending the festival since 2007. We eagerly wait for the Rath Yatra in our locality,' said Jhilli Behera, a resident of Pathargadia village. The temple complex, comprising 12 shrines, has evolved into a significant religious and social hub, hosting various events, including marriages and thread ceremonies. 'We've created an inclusive space that welcomes all, fostering unity and shared cultural heritage,' said Rabindranath Biswal, general manager, KIIT Temple Trust. Divine Devotion KIIT Jagannath Temple was constructed in 2006. Rath Yatra officially started in 2007 Many Jagannath temples in the city have a single chariot for Rath Yatra, but this temple has three chariots for Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra The chariot of Devi Subhadra is pulled by women only. Devotees pull the chariots for around one kilometre from the Jagannath Temple at KISS campus to Gundicha Temple near Infocity Police Station In 2023, the temple trust constructed three new chariots for Rath Yatra. This year, they are replacing the weak parts and repairing some portions Chariot work starts from the day of Akshaya Tritiya and ends a day before Rath Yatra. A team of carpenters from Ganjam's Buguda takes part in the construction of chariots The temple will organise musical programmes during the evening at Gundicha Temple from June 28 to July 4 and at Jagannath Temple on July 6 and 7
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi to hold roadshow in city, launch digital donation system for Puri temple
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct a roadshow in Bhubaneswar during his visit to the state on June 20, panchayati raj minister Rabi Naik announced on Saturday. The PM, who is scheduled to arrive in the afternoon, will receive a traditional welcome before participating in several govt programmes, including a public address at Janata Maidan. A key highlight of Modi's visit will be the inauguration of a digital donation system (hundi) for the Puri Jagannath Temple, modernising its centuries-old offering system. The new platform will enable devotees worldwide to make offerings through various digital payment methods, including UPI, debit/credit cards and net banking. "The digital initiative is not just a technological upgrade — it's a spiritual bridge connecting millions of devotees to Lord Jagannath, regardless of their location," said a senior official of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). The temple, which currently receives annual donations of over Rs 50 crore primarily through cash offerings, aims to enhance transparency and accountability through the digital hundi sytem. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The system includes robust security measures to prevent fraud and provides instant transaction receipts to devotees. The SJTA official added that the initiative addresses a long-standing demand from devotees, particularly those residing outside Odisha and abroad. The administration has also implemented measures to combat fake online donation platforms. The modernisation effort marks a significant milestone in temple management, effectively bridging traditional practices with contemporary technology while maintaining the essence of devotional offerings. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Puri Jagannath temple servitors warned against taking part in Digha temple inauguration
With West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee scheduled to inaugurate a Jagannath Temple at Digha on Wednesday, various servitors' groups of the Puri Jagannath Temple opposed the move and warned its members against participating in the rituals. The Puri servitors' groups, like the Suar Mahasuar Nijog that prepares the food offerings (bhog) and the Puspalaka Nijog that dresses the deities, have put notices around the Puri temple warning servitors not to participate in the performance of any rituals of the Digha Jagannath Temple. 'We welcome the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple at Digha. There are many Jagannath temples across the world, but the rituals of the original temple, which are performed as per mythology, should be preserved. If all the rituals of Puri Jagannath temple are performed everywhere, the significance of the original temple will be diluted,' said Padmanava Mahasuar, president of the Suar Mahasuar Nijog. In its poster, the Suar Nijog said its members should not participate in the preparation of bhog at any temple other than the Puri temple. The Puspalaka Nijog condemned the promotional slogan for the Digha Jagannath Temple that says 'no need to go to Puri to see Jagannath Dham and sea' and 'Jagannath Dham is here now'. It has warned servitors against participating in rituals like aarti and the dressing of the deity on the day of the inauguration or thereafter. 'Any member found defying the order will face strict action,' read the notice signed by the secretary of Puspalaka Nijog, Harekrushna Singhari. The 213-foot-tall temple at Digha, designed as an exact replica of the 12th-century Puri Jagannath Temple, has been built in accordance with the Kalingan architectural style using sandstone. Like the Puri temple, it is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Goddess Mahalaxmi. The West Bengal Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the temple on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, which is considered auspicious for new beginnings. The rituals leading up to the 'Pran Pratistha' have commenced, with a 'Kalash Yatra' performed by devotees on Saturday. The temple project, announced in 2019, started construction in May 2022 under the supervision of the Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO).
