Jagannath Temple

In "Message Of Peace", 93 Pak Hindus Felicitated At Puri Jagannath Temple

India News | ANI | Tuesday May 28, 2019

A Hindu team of 93 people from Pakistan on Monday visited the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri.

Huge Damage To Jagannath Temple After Cyclone Fani: Dharmedra Pradhan

India News | ANI | Sunday May 19, 2019

After the conclusion of over 70 day-long high decibel elections campaigning, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited famous Jagannath temple in Puri on Sunday.

Power Supply Restored At Puri's Jagannath Temple After Cyclone Fani

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2019

Twelve days after cyclone Fani hit Odisha coast, power supply at the Jagannath Temple in Puri district was restored on Wednesday evening, officials said.

Odisha Asks Centre To Assess Jagannath Temple Damage After Cyclone Fani

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Following reports that Cyclone Fani has caused damage to the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Odisha government today asked the Centre to deploy the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to inspect the damage caused to the 12th century shrine.

Why Should Government Officials Manage Religious Places, Asks Top Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 8, 2019

The Supreme Court on Monday asked as to why should government officials manage religious places and temples in the country while taking note of the fact that several devotees visiting the Jagannath temple in Puri were being harassed.

Jagannath Temple Case: Top Court Asks Advocate To Assess Issues

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 5, 2019

The Supreme Court today asked senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, who is assisting it as an amicus curiae in a matter related to administration of Jagannath temple in Puri, to visit the shrine to assess the ground reality there.

BJP Chief Amit Shah Down With Swine Flu, Being Treated At Delhi's AIIMS

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday January 17, 2019

BJP's national chief Amit Shah is down with swine flu and is being treated at AIIMS in the national capital. Hope to get well soon, the BJP chief tweeted. On Tuesday, Amit Shah had offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad.

Girl Alleges Cop "Misbehaved" With Her Inside Odisha's Jagannath Temple

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 29, 2018

A girl alleged a policeman had "misbehaved" with her inside Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple Saturday, a senior officer said.

Puri Jagannath Temple Shut For 12 Hours After Protest Over Police Assault On Servitor

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 29, 2018

The gates of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri remained shut for about 12 hours due to protests by servitors against the alleged assault of one of them by police, authorities said on Friday.

Policemen Can't Enter Jagannath Temple With Weapons, Shoes: Top Court

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 10, 2018

The Supreme Court Wednesday took note of the October 3 violence at Puri's Jagannath temple during a protest against the introduction of a queue system for devotees and said no policeman should enter the temple with weapons and shoes.

Police Official Takes Photos Inside Jagannath Temple, Suspended

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 8, 2018

The Puri district police on Monday placed a sub-inspector (SI) of police under suspension on charge of posting pictures, taken inside the Jagannath temple, on Facebook, police said.

5 Policemen Suspended, 41 Arrested Over Protests At Jagannath Temple

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 7, 2018

Five policemen were suspended for dereliction of duty and 18 people arrested for unruly behaviour on Sunday following the violence that rocked Puri on October 3 over protests at Jagannath temple, police said.

Protests Over Queue System At Jagannath Temple Turns Violent In Puri

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 3, 2018

Nine policemen were injured as violence broke out in Puri today during a 12-hour bandh called by a socio-cultural organisation protesting introduction of a queue system for devotees visiting the Jagannath Temple, the police said.

Cracks Found On Puri Jagannath Temple's Central Beam

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 22, 2018

An inspection team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday found cracks in the column capital of Jagannath temple's Nata Mandap in Puri.

Puri Temple Officials Disagree On Top Court Order To Let Non-Hindus Enter

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 8, 2018

Shankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati and Gajapati king Dibyasingha Dev, who is considered the first servitor of Lord Jagannath, have expressed opposition to allowing entry of non-Hindus into the Puri temple.