President Droupadi Murmu walks two kilometers to seek blessings of Lord Jagannath in Puri - WATCH
President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from a tribal community in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, also touched the Aruna Stambha, the 16-sided 34 feet tall monolithic chlorite stone pillar in front of the Lion's Gate (Singhadwara) of the Lord Jagannath Temple.
Nov 10, 2022, 17:48 PM IST
Puri's Jagannath temple closed for 12 hours due to protests over alleged assault of servitor
The gates of the 900-year-old temple which open around 5 am daily opened almost 12 hours later at 4.30 pm, depriving several devotees of the deity's 'darshan'.
Dec 29, 2018, 11:01 AM IST
Odisha: After 34 years, panel to inspect Lord Jagannath Temple's 'Ratna Bhandar' today
The panel members will only inspect Lord Jagannath temple's 'Ratna Bhandar' to examine its structural stability and its safety.
Apr 04, 2018, 06:35 AM IST
Girl raped inside Lord Jagannath temple
A physically challenged minor girl was allegedly raped by a youth inside the premises of Lord Jagannath temple here, police said today.
Apr 02, 2017, 14:12 PM IST
PM Modi to meet Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to discuss drought situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday hold a high-level meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to discuss drought situation in the state.
May 21, 2016, 09:04 AM IST
PM Modi assures Odisha CM on repair of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on necessary instructions for the repair of Jagamohan prayer hall structure at the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri.
May 18, 2016, 01:08 AM IST
Central team to inspect Lord Jagannath Temple's structural safety
The central government would send a delegation headed by culture secretary to inspect structural safety of the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri.
May 16, 2016, 19:23 PM IST
PM Modi's Odisha visit: From inaugurating NISER, IOCL projects to visiting Puri temple - Things to know
PM Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Odisha, will attend two programmes on Sunday, besides visiting the Lord Jagannath temple at Puri.
Feb 07, 2016, 09:25 AM IST
Cowry game replaces gambling in Odisha during Laxmi Puja
Shiny and sparkly cowries shells have come to the centre-stage to add colour to the festive Laxmi puja in Odisha.
Oct 28, 2015, 14:36 PM IST
