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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicPuri Jagannath temple

Topic: Puri Jagannath temple

How a temple inauguration has set off an Odisha-Bengal slugfest & a holy power tussle in Puri

BJP govt in Odisha criticised WB for naming Digha shrine as Jagannath Dham. Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple Administration also questioned servitor who participated in Digha consecration.

Divine diplomacy—how Jagannath shaped a millennium of Indian politics

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.

In Puri, excitement & burgeoning crowds after opening of Jagannath temple’s new heritage corridor

Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa, a 75-metre-wide corridor, was inaugurated by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on 17 January. It includes multi-level car parking, welcome space that can hold 6,000.

BJP leaders demand action against influencer Kamiya Jani, BJD’s Pandian over Puri temple row

After her reel went viral, BJP leaders allege that Jani should not have been allowed inside the Jagannath Temple as it hurts Hindus' sentiments.

Odisha is on temple renovation drive, experts say it’s Naveen Patnaik’s answer to BJP’s rise

A host of temples is being renovated at a cost of Rs 2,000 crore. PWD says it’s a development & tourism-related project, but some experts see political undertones.

New corridor, more breathing space — how Puri Jagannath temple is revamping for the times

75-metre Parikrama Corridor will give pilgrims better access, cluttered periphery is being cleared by acquiring land. All this is part of push for World Heritage Site tag.

On Camera

Counter-insurgency is Indian military’s reality. Op Sindoor was brief flash in combat spectrum

The Chief of Defence Staff was spot on when he declared war fighting as ‘military’s bread and butter.’

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Choppy ride for India’s submarine ambition: Project P-751 chugs forward, Scorpenes a stinging tale

With P75I still years away & the follow-on Scorpenes stuck, India’s long-promised 30-yr submarine plan remains behind schedule

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.