Construction of the three chariots for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri was disrupted for around four hours on Wednesday after carpenters staged a protest against restrictions imposed on taking home leftover timber used in the process. The chariot construction has been underway for 58 days since it began on Akshaya Tritiya. Members of the…
Carpenters constructing the grand chariots for Puri’s Rath Yatra have halted work due to a dispute with the Jagannath temple administration. BHUBANESWAR: With barely a month left for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, construction of the three grand chariots came to a halt on Wednesday morning after carpenters staged a protest against the Jagannath…
Preparations Underway for Rath Yatra in Puri Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri police have intensified crackdown on criminals to ensure a safe and peaceful festival for devotees. Puri SP Prateek Singh said the special drive would see tough action against habitual offenders and those who harass pilgrims.“We have instructed all police stations, particularly in…
The Jagannath Temple in Puri Bhubaneswar: A day after West Bengal govt agreed to drop the “dham” word from the Jagannath temple at Digha, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said on Wednesday that it has secured wordmarks for two words associated with the Jagannath Temple in Puri, and a logomark for its logo from Indian…
