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Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Temple gates adorned with 3,000 kg of flowers
Puri: The Jagannath Temple is being transformed into a floral paradise as preparations for Friday's Ratha Yatra reach their final stages. Nearly 3,000kg of assorted flowers are being used to decorate the temple gates, including the historic Singhadwara, Nata Mandap and Bhoga Mandap, along with the Gundicha Temple. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has sourced a variety of flowers including marigolds, tuberoses, orchids, and roses from Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar for the grand decoration. A team of 40 local artists from Puri is working under the guidance of master floral designer Santosh Rana to create the elaborate arrangements. "This year, we're implementing new designs with fresh ideas while maintaining the traditional essence," said Debabrata Sahoo, an SJTA official. "The decorations are meant to enhance the divine ambiance for the ceremonial procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra before their annual journey to the Gundicha Temple." In line with environmental concerns, the decoration team is exclusively using eco-friendly materials. "From bamboo frames to cotton threads and jute ropes, we've strictly avoided thermocol, plastic wires, and any non-biodegradable substances," Sahoo explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 경고: 이 게임 진짜 중독성 쩔어요. 지금 해봐! Hero Wars 플레이하기 Undo Master designer Rana emphasized the spiritual significance of their work. "This is not just decoration; it's a service to the Lord," he said. "We've used color combinations that reflect tradition and divinity, working round the clock to complete the arrangements by midnight." The team has incorporated biodegradable support materials such as banana stems, coir mats, and natural fiber nets to ensure the decorations withstand crowd pressure and weather conditions while maintaining environmental sustainability. While floral decorations are a relatively recent addition to the temple's centuries-old traditions, they have become an integral part of the Ratha Yatra celebrations. The adorned temple premises are already drawing admiration from early visitors and servitors, setting the stage for the arrival of thousands of devotees expected during the festival.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
2 killed, 4 injured in separate accidents in Uttarkashi & Tehri Garhwal
Dehradun: At least two people were killed and four members of a Noida-based family were injured in three separate road accidents in Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal districts on Sunday. According to the state disaster response force (SDRF), the first accident occurred in Barkot area of Uttarkashi, where 26-year-old Santosh Rana, a resident, died after his multi-utility vehicle (MUV) plunged into a 150-m-deep gorge along Yamunotri road around 9:30 am. "A team from the SDRF's Barkot base rushed to the spot and, after several hours of effort, retrieved Rana's body from the gorge. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died on the spot," said SI Vinit Vaibhav of SDRF. The body was sent to a nearby hospital for post-mortem examination. In another incident, the driver of a dumping truck died when the vehicle fell into a 50-m-deep gorge near Thatyudh in Tehri Garhwal late Saturday night. The accident came to light on Sunday morning when passersby spotted the wrecked truck. The dead was identified as Ritesh, 29, a resident of Jaunsar area in Dehradun. The third accident took place on Rishikesh-Badrinath highway in Tehri Garhwal, where four members of a family, including two children, were injured when their car overturned on the road. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo According to police, Anubhav Prasad Dimri, a resident of Noida, was driving with his wife and two children towards Srinagar on Sunday morning when he reportedly dozed off at the wheel. In a sudden reaction, he pulled the handbrake, causing the vehicle to flip over. Passersby and police rescued them from the overturned car. All four sustained minor injuries and are safe, police said.
