Puri Jagannath temple’s boundary wall shows cracks; ASI called to actCracks have appeared in the boundary wall of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, prompting the temple administration to request a scientific surv...
05 Nov, 2024, 01.23 PM IST
Prasad Panic: Ram Mandir to Puri, temples across India race to ensure purity amid Tirupati laddu controversyIndia's religious and political leaders are reassessing prasad practices following controversy over Tirupati temple’s laddus. Karnataka man...
27 Sep, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
Tirupati laddu row: Prayagraj temples ask devotees to offer coconut, fruits instead of sweetsTemple authorities in Prayagraj have banned devotees from bringing sweets and processed items for offerings, urging them to bring coconut, ...
26 Sep, 2024, 01.23 PM IST
Odisha to test ghee used to prepare 'prasad' at Puri's Jagannath temple amid Tirupati laddu rowThe Odisha government has decided to test the quality of ghee used for offerings at Puri's Jagannath temple. This decision follows concerns...
25 Sep, 2024, 10.27 AM IST
Tirupati laddu row: Hindus guilty for having adulterated prasad can purify their system by consuming Ganga jal or cow urine, says seers' body chiefThe Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad has suggested distributing mishri, cardamom seeds, and dry fruits as prasad in temples instead of prepa...
24 Sep, 2024, 08.39 PM IST
Mishri, dry fruits be offered as prasad instead of prepared delicacies: Seers' bodyThe Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad has suggested distributing traditional offerings like sugar crystals, cardamom seeds, and dry fruits as...
24 Sep, 2024, 05.46 PM IST
World's largest lock, 1,265 kg laddoo Prasad arrive in Ayodhya as Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha approachesAs the countdown continues to the opening ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, two significant offerings have arrived. The ...
20 Jan, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
If BJP looks for temples in mosques, people will search for Buddhist monasteries in temples: SP Maurya"BJP people under a conspiracy are raising the mosque-temple issue. They are looking for a temple in every mosque. This will cost them dear...
31 Jul, 2023, 09.02 AM IST
People from outside Puri allowed to cremate bodies at 'Swargadwar' crematoriumThe restrictions on immersion of ashes at 'Mahodadhi' (sea) have also been withdrawn by the administration following decline in infection r...
16 Aug, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
Complete plastic ban in Puri's Jagannath temple from April 1The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) decided to enforce a complete ban on the use of plastic products inside the temple premise...
05 Mar, 2020, 10.59 AM IST
- Odisha seeks Central assistance for Puri
Misra, BJD’s parliamentary party leader who beat BJP’s national spokesperson to retain the seat in elections last year, added, “The honoura...
03 Feb, 2020, 10.33 PM IST
Child Welfare Commitee finds another child employed within Puri templeIn its order the bench has asked the Baselisahi police station to submit within 15 days case records, police records and social background ...
04 May, 2017, 09.32 PM IST
Indian deities reflect their worshippers and have favourite foods tooIn Hinduism, food is used to make an even more direct link with the divine. It is thought to be the fundamental link between men and gods.
08 Apr, 2017, 11.20 AM IST
Congress demands white paper on Jagannath Temple condition"The repair work of the Jagamohan has been put on hold just for Rs 2.5 crore. This is really unfortunate for the people of the state," Hari...
19 May, 2016, 10.30 PM IST
BSNL to invest Rs 830 crore in Odisha, launches wifi zone at PuriUnion Communications and Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the BSNL Wi-Fi service in Puri town.
09 Jul, 2015, 06.16 PM IST
Keep Lord Jagannath above politics: Gajapati MaharajExpressing his displeasure over the manner in which the 'Brahma Paribartan' ritual was performed, Gajapati Maharaj of Puri Divyasingha Deb ...
18 Jun, 2015, 11.09 PM IST
Lalu Prasad Yadav favours Dalits as priests in templesRJD chief Lalu Prasad said if his party-supported government was formed in Jharkhand, Dalits will become priests in temples.
18 Nov, 2014, 10.28 PM IST