Jagannath Yatra is one of the iconic festivals celebrated in the state of Odisha. Lakhs of devotees get together in Puri each year to participate in this holy Rath Yatra. Curious to know more about it ...

Errors in the depiction of deities in the New Year calendar released by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration sparked a controversy in Puri, drawing sharp criticism from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

Odisha's Law Commission proposes a strict dress code for the Jagannath Temple, mandating traditional attire for priests and specific outfits for devotees, including a ban on women wearing shirts and ...

The Mohan Charan Majhi-led government has decided to launch the Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana to ensure darshan of Lord Jagannath in Puri for elderly people and pension beneficiaries. The tourism ...

Puri: The Jagannath temple authorities in Puri on Wednesday informed that the shrine will be out of bounds for devotees for four hours on March 5 for a special ritual called ‘Banakalagi.” In a public ...

Bhubaneswar, Drones were illegally operated at least 10 times above and near the Jagannath Temple in Puri in the last 19 months, the Odisha assembly was informed on Saturday. Drones flew over Puri ...

Puri residents have petitioned Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, demanding a hassle-free darshan for locals at the Jagannath Temple. A delegation highlighted difficulties faced during peak hours and ...

Archaeological remais found during deep excavation by OBCC for the Parikrama project in Puri Bhubaneswar: A geophysical survey surrounding the Jagannath Temple in Puri has found compelling evidence of ...

The Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain out of bounds for the public for over two hours on February 4 in the wake of President Droupadi Murmu's scheduled visit to the shrine, a senior officer said on ...

Liquor will no more be served near Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri and Grand Road, venue of annual Rath Yatra, says Odisha Government on Thursday (March 26, 2026). Announcing new liquor policy, the ...

Did our AI summary help? As the New Year 2026 draws near, major temples across India have introduced new arrangements to handle the expected surge of devotees, enhance safety, and make darshan more ...