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BJP changes its stand on Rath Yatra cancellation, advises Odisha govt to find ways to conduct devotee-less Rath Yatra in Puri
Earlier BJP had said everyone has to abide by SC order canceling the Rath Yatra this year, but now wants devotee less Rath Yatra in Puri
Is the Odisha Govt merely abiding by SC order to stop Ratha Jatra of Shri Jagannatha this year? Here is the truth
After 285 years, Supreme Court has halted the Ratha Jatra this year due to the ongoing pandemic caused by the Chinese virus, as Odisha government apprised SC of the dangers of congregation.
Lord Jagannath won’t forgive us if we allow Ratha Yatra amid coronavirus pandemic: Supreme Court halts Odisha’s most popular annual festival
Earlier, the temple administration had decided to take out the Rath Yatra under Section 144 imposition, without the presence of devotees. The construction of Ratha was already underway.
Did you know? Lord Jagannath in Puri is now under ‘quarantine’ till Ratha Yatra. Read details of the ‘Anasara’ ritual of the ancient Hindu...
At the Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri, Odisha, every year after the Devasnana Purnima, the three deities of the temple - Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra, go into a 'quarantine' for a period of fourteen days to recover completely from their 'illness'.
Coronavirus lockdown: “Chandan Yatra” of Puri Jagannath Temple to be held without devotees, uncertainty looms over the Rath Yatra
The Shankaracharya of the Jagannath Temple has said that while alternate arrangements can be made, the centuries-old-tradition cannot be stopped.
Odisha govt to remove all structures within 75 metres of Puri Jagannath Mandir
The Odisha government has decided to clear all structures within 75 metres of the Jagannath Mandir at Puri for safety, security and convenience of the pilgrims.
Odisha: Jagannath Temple remained shut for several hours due to strife between priests and the Police
One of the priests was stopped by the police personnel from taking three people inside the temple as the police suspected them to be non-Hindus.
Congress Twitter account goofs up, again, refers to Subhadra as Lord Jagannath’s ‘brother’
A little bit of research would help.
Is the Supreme Court’s order on Jagannath Temple tenable?
Unless you fix responsibilities, don’t expect different outcomes from the same set of people.
‘Media watchdog’ Newslaundry peddles casteist propaganda on Jagannath Temple, Puri
Not the first time Newslaundry columnist and journalists have been caught on the wrong foot.
