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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Threatening graffiti found near Jagannath Temple, Puri Police on high alert
Bhubaneswar: The Puri Police are on their toes after graffiti threatening an attack on the famous Jagannath Temple at the sacred coastal town was spotted on the walls of a small temple near the 12th-century shrine on Wednesday. An unknown person has written 'Terrorist will destroy the Temple' in Odia language on two locations of the wall of Budhi Maa Thakurani temple, located on the southern side of the temple near Balisahi entrance of the Puri Parikrama Prakalpa marg (Heritage Corridor) in the holy coastal town. The graffiti also contained the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some unverified phone numbers. Speaking to media persons, Pinak Mishra, DIG-Cum- Superintendent of Police, Puri said that efforts are on to identify and nab the accused person. "It was found that some objectionable posts have been written regarding the Jagannath Temple. We have taken cognisance of this incident. Our special team has already started an investigation to ascertain when and who wrote this. We have been taking the issue seriously as it is related to the security of Jagannath Temple," said Puri SP. Mishra also stated that police have been examining the CCTV footage of the temple and surrounding areas to identify the accused person. He also informed the media persons that the police team investigating the issue has already got some clues on the matter. The Puri SP noted that everything will be cleared on the issue after the identification and apprehension of the accused person. The police suspect that the graffiti was written on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, some locals claimed that a mentally unstable person was spotted earlier scribbling random matters in the locality during the past couple of days. It is pertinent to mention that pilgrims, senior servitors and locals had raised serious objections last month over security lapses at the Puri Jagannath Temple after some unknown persons were seen entering the 12th-century shrine, scaling the Meghanada Pacheri, the outer boundary wall of the temple, during the Rath Yatra festival.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Rath Yatra: Thousands throng Puri's Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan'
Puri, Thousands of devotees lined up in front of Shree Gundicha Temple here on Friday for 'Sandhya Darshan' on the auspicious occasion of 'Navami Tithi', the last day to offer obeisance to the sibling deities — Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath — at their birthplace before 'Bahuda Yatra.' Rath Yatra: Thousands throng Puri's Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan' Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Saturday, marks the return journey of the deities to their original abode after the nine-day annual sojourn that began with Rath Yatra on June 27. DGP YB Khurania and top officials of the state administration supervised the proceedings to ensure a smooth darshan. "Devotees are entering the temple in queues and the process has been continuing smoothly since early morning. All arrangements have been made keeping the devotees' safety in mind. People are being advised to follow the norms," Khurania said. Besides Khurania, ADG Soumendra Priyadarshi, senior bureaucrat Aravind Agarwal, Puri Collector Chanchal Rana, SP Pinak Mishra and others were also present. All arrangements were made anticipating a massive turnout of devotees on the occasion, Mishra said. Security has been tightened following the tragic stampede incident near the temple on June 29, which left three people dead and around 50 injured. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration had earlier said that public entry to the temple would be permitted till 6 PM on Friday. "On the occasion of 'Sandhya Darshan' on Friday, public entry at the Singhadwar of Shree Gundicha Temple will remain closed from 6 PM onwards. This arrangement is being made in view of the necessary rituals and detailed preparations to be conducted ahead of the auspicious Bahuda Yatra of the deities," SJTA informed in an X post. Sandhya Darshan takes place on Asadha Shukla Paksha Navami tithi every year at Gundicha Temple. It is considered one of the most auspicious days during the nine-day Rath Yatra festival, said Pandit Suryanarayan Rathsharma. As part of the preparations, the chariots have been rotated southward, ready for the journey back to the 12th-century shrine. Meanwhile, Puri Police conducted hotel checks across the city to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of all guests, police said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Key details on traffic advisory, rules, and security measures
As the world-famous Rath Yatra kicks off in Puri, Odisha, on June 27, 2025, extensive security and traffic arrangements have been laid out to manage the massive crowd expected during the nine-day festival. With lakhs of devotees anticipated, the Odisha Police and district authorities have announced detailed plans to ensure smooth movement and public safety. Puri Police on its official twitter handle has shared the traffic advisory details. Security setup Senior IPS officers including Soumendra Priyadarshi, Sanjay Kumar, Amitabh Thakur, S. Praveen Kumar, Sarthak Sarangi, and Puri SP Vinit Agrawal are coordinating the security arrangements for the Yatra. A large number of police personnel will be deployed across Puri to monitor crowd movement and support the chariot pulling ceremonies. Authorities are using advanced surveillance techniques, though exact technologies and deployment numbers were not specified in the reports. The goal is to ensure a peaceful and safe environment for the smooth movement of the three chariots during the Yatra. Traffic advisory overview To avoid gridlock and maintain fluid movement, the Puri Police have delineated clear traffic directives for different classes of vehicles: Tourist buses From Bhubaneswar → allowed up to Malatipatapur Parking (return same way) From Brahmagiri → up to Flourish India Parking (return same route) From Konark → to Swami Narayan Temple Parking (return same route) Read more: 8 hill stations to visit in Kerala's Western Ghats Regular buses From Bhubaneswar via Malatipatapur ROB → to Talabania Bus Stand; return via Balighat, Samangara, Batagaon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo From Konark – similar route via Baidas Nagar. From Brahmagiri – via Mangalaghat, Malatipatapur ROB to Talabania; return via Batagaon, etc. Light motor vehicles (LMVs) From Bhubaneswar → parking at Talabania via Malatipatapur ROB, Baidas Nagar, and Grid Station; sequential parking at spots like OLA Guest House, Helipad, ITI College, Indoor Stadium, Horticulture Field, Fish Market. Overflow diverted to Sterling-area parking. From Konark → same Talabania route. From Brahmagiri → Sterling side via Mangalaghat and Sterling Chhaka with designated parking sequence. Two wheelers From Bhubaneswar and Brahmagiri → can park at Old Jagannath Ballav, then overflow to Matitota Helipad Ground and Play Ground, on a first-come-first-served basis. From Konark → allowed up to Blue Flag Beach and Hotel Neelachal Ashok parking. Note: No access via ROB road from Toshali Chhaka. Read more: Matriarchal villages around the world where women lead the way Vehicle free zones: No motor vehicles will be permitted on the entire Grand Road, and several connecting thoroughfares around the Jagannath Temple—such as from Light House to Digabareni Chhaka; Subhash Bose Chhaka to Hospital Crossing; Mochisahi, Solakhia routes toward temple. Shuttle service: These will circulate in loops from parking hubs: From Talabania → via Water Works Rd, Odisha Bakery, Ram Mandir → Ghoda Bazar. From Malatipatapur → to Atharanala via Batagaon Chhaka. From Brahmagiri → to Sterling, via Mangalaghat. With millions expected to visit Puri during this nine-day festival, orchestrating both traffic logistics and security infrastructure is critical. The elaborate zoning schemes and dedicated parking serve dual purposes: ensuring swift chariot progress and minimizing traffic chaos around the temple precincts. Meanwhile, the beefed-up police presence equipped with surveillance technology aims to preempt risks and manage crowds effectively. Attendees should follow designated routes, park only in assigned zones, and use shuttle services to beat congestion. Cooperation with police and volunteers will ensure everyone enjoys a safe, serene, and spiritually uplifting Rath Yatra 2025.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Planning to travel by road, check full traffic advisory, routes, parking & shuttle details for all vehicles
The Puri Police has released a traffic advisory for this year's Rath Yatra to facilitate the smooth movement of the three chariots, ensure the safety of devotees, and maintain overall security during the nine-day annual festival of the sibling deities. Official sources stated that extensive security arrangements are in place, involving thousands of police personnel and the use of advanced technology to safeguard devotees and ensure the unhindered procession of the Holy Trinity's chariots. As preparations intensify, Puri is witnessing heightened security measures throughout the pilgrimage town ahead of the grand chariot festival. 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Buses arriving from the Brahmagiri side will be allowed up to Flourish India Parking, with return along the same route. Buses coming from Konark can go up to Swami Narayan Temple Parking, and must also return by the same path. From the Bhubaneswar side, buses will be permitted up to the Talabania Bus Stand via Malatipatapur ROB, and will return through Balighat, Samangara village, and Batagaon. Buses from Konark will be allowed to reach the Talabania Bus Stand via Balighai and Baidas Nagar, returning along the same route. Those from the Brahmagiri side can travel up to Talabania Bus Stand via Mangalaghat, Batagaon, Malatipatapur ROB, and Baidas Nagar, with return via Balighat, Samangara village, and Batagaon. Traffic guidelines for four-wheeler light motor vehicles (LMVs) during Rath Yatra Live Events From Bhubaneswar Side LMVs will be permitted up to the Talabania-side parking zones via Malatipatapur ROB, Baidas Nagar, and Grid Station. Vehicles will be parked in the following order: OLA Guest House, Helipad, ITI College Parking, Indoor Stadium, Horticulture Field Parking, and Hygienic Fish Market. Once all Talabania-side parking areas are full, vehicles will be redirected to the Sterling-side parking zones via Malatipatapur – Batagaon – Mangalaghat – Sterling. From Konark Side LMVs entering from Konark will be allowed up to Talabania-side parking through Balighai, Baidas Nagar, and Grid Station. Parking will follow the same sequence as above: OLA Guest House, Helipad, ITI College Parking, Indoor Stadium, Horticulture Field Parking, and Hygienic Fish Market. From Brahmagiri Side Vehicles will be allowed up to the Sterling-side parking via Mangalaghat and Sterling Chhaka. They will be parked in order at: Sterling Chhaka Roadside, Sterling Chhaka Right Side, Sterling Chhaka Left Side, and Saha College Parking. Two-wheeler movement guidelines for Rath Yatra 2025 From Bhubaneswar and Brahmagiri Sides Two-wheelers coming from these directions will be allowed to park at Old Jagannath Ballav Parking (JBPC) on a first-come-first-served basis. Once this area is full, vehicles will be diverted to Matitota Helipad Ground and then to Matitota Playground Parking via Malatipatapur, Batagaon, and Mangalaghat. Vehicles parked at Old JBPC must exit via Jatiababaji Chhaka, Kumbharapada Police Station, Atharanala, and Batagaon. Vehicles parked at the Matitota side will return through Mangalaghat. From Konark Side Two-wheelers will be allowed up to Blue Flag Beach and Hotel Neelachal Ashok Parking via Baidas Nagar, Grid Station, Helipad, Penthakata Chhaka, CT Road, and Subhash Bose Chhaka. Shuttle service (three-wheelers) route plan for Rath Yatra 2025 From Talabania Three-wheelers will travel to Ghoda Bazar via Water Works Road, Odisha Bakery, and Ram Mandir. After dropping off passengers, they will return to Talabania through Ram Mandir, Shreekhestra Colony, and Mangala Mandir. From Malatipatapur Side These vehicles will be permitted up to Atharanala via Batagaon Chhaka. After passenger drop-off, they must return by the same route. From Brahmagiri Side Three-wheelers from this direction will be allowed up to Sterling through Mangalaghat. They must also return along the same route after dropping passengers.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Hans India
Lakhs of devotees throng Lord Jagannath temple in Puri to witness 'Snana Yatra'
Bhubaneswar: Lakhs of devotees thronged to the sacred city of Puri in Odisha to witness the divine spectacle of 'Snana Purnima' or the 'Deva Snana Purnima', the ritual bathing of holy triad -- Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra -- at the famous Jagannath temple on Wednesday. This marks the beginning of the famous Rath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from June 27 this year. On Wednesday, the servitors brought the deities from their sanctum sanctorum to the bathing platform 'Snana Vedi' in a grand procession called 'Pahandi Bije' ritual with the blowing of traditional musical instruments such as gongs, conch shells, etc. The holy siblings got bathed by the servitors with 108 pitchers of holy, fragrant water drawn from a mysterious well known as the 'Sunakua' or the 'Golden Well' inside the temple. After the ceremonial bath, the deities are decked up with specially made elephant masks popularly known as 'Gajanana Besha' or 'Hathi Besha'. Later, the deities return to the temple and are placed at 'Anasaragruha' (isolation room). It is said that the holy siblings suffer fever due to the bathing and remain out of bound for all, except Daita and Paita servitors. The idols of the three deities then make an appearance after 14 days of 'anasara' or quarantine in a new appearance known as "Naba Jaubana Darshana". On the auspicious occasion of Snana Purnima, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Puri and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath on the 'Snana Bedi' (bathing altar). After witnessing the divine ritual, he proceeded to the Srimandir (Jagannath Temple) and later inspected the ongoing construction work of the chariots for the upcoming Rath Yatra. "I prayed to the Lord Jagannath for the happiness, peace and well being of people across the globe as well as Odisha. I also prayed for the smooth and hassle-free conduct of the upcoming Ratha Yatra festival," said CM Majhi. He also expressed satisfaction over the preparations by the district administration and servitors for the Snana Purnima rituals at Puri. The Puri Police has made elaborate arrangements for crowd control and to avoid any untoward incident during the Snana Yatra festival. As many as 70 platoons of police force and 450 officers have been deployed for security arrangements during the Snana Yatra.
