The Cholas built massive temples dedicated to Shiva in Tamil Nadu, inspiring other kingdoms. But because they were too expensive to maintain, the Ganga dynasty in Odisha chose to patronise an existing local deity — Jagannath in Puri.
Ratna Bhandar in Jagannath temple complex was last inventoried in 1978. Committee led by Orissa HC judge has recommended 3 SOPs for exercise to be carried out on 14 July.
Spread across 22 acres & located on seaside, the magnificent Jagannath Dham will cost West Bengal govt approximately Rs 143 cr. As many as 1,000 workers are involved in building the temple.
Congress ‘worthies’ who earned the dubious distinction of coining ‘Hindu/Saffron Terror’ have egg on their faces now after the Malegaon case judgement by Bombay HC.
The rupee’s fall to record lows amid rising energy-import costs and capital outflows is raising expectations that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra may be forced to abandon his pause and hike rates.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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