Historic Moment: Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar Opens After Decades

Historic Moment: Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar Opens After Decades

The ‘Ratna Bhandar’ (treasure trove) of the Shri Jagannath Temple has finally been opened after more than four decades on Sunday. The Ratna Bhandar of the Shri Jagannath Temple was opened following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Odisha government. On Saturday, the Odisha government gave approval for the opening of the Ratna Bhandar … Read more

Jagannath Temple Implements Dress Code for Devotees

Jagannath Temple Implements Dress Code for Devotees

A senior temple official announced on Monday that visitors to the Jagannath temple in Puri town must wear “decent” dress as of January 1 of next year. Beginning on January 1, the dress code will be strictly enforced. “Devotees should wear traditional clothes while visiting Jagannath temple. They should not wear clothes such as shorts, … Read more