Historic process for reopening of Lord Jagannath’s Ratna Bhandar begins; Treasury trove will be unlocked at 1.28 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 13: The much-awaited process for reopening of Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath, Puri, has begun after the temple priests obtained Agyna Mala from Lord Shri Loknath. Ratna Bhadar is Lord Jagannath’s treasure trove where the jewellery and gems worth thousands of crores of the deity are stored. It was last opened in 1978. […]

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Odisha: Lord Jagannath fully recovers from illness, ready for July 7 Rath Yatra

Puri, July 3: The Lord had completely recovered from his illness. His fever is all gone and He is all set to roll on Rath on pilgrim city Puri’s Grand Road on July 7 to mingle with countless devotees. Yes, it’s a big piece of news for all the devotees of Lord Jagannath. The Lord […]

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Historian demands restoration of Sakhigopal Emar Mutt

Bhubaneswar: In all the hullaballoo of Emar Mutt’s demolition in Puri, what was forgotten and overlooked was that it had many branches all over the State; and was the fountainhead of many smaller Mutts. Among the many smaller branches in different places, the Emar Mutt at Sakhigopal stands apart due to its historical importance. Noted […]

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CM announces Rs 500 crore infra package for pilgrim town Puri

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to transform Puri, the adobe of Lord Jagannath, into a ‘world heritage city’, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a major infra development package of Rs 500 crore with emphasis on revival of water bodies, connectivity and tourist facilities. Patnaik also appealed to the people staying in the vicinity of the […]

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