Konark:1/1/23:On the auspicious occasion of Samba Dasami (the 10th day of the Shukla Paksha of Pausa month of Odia almanac), age old tradition of Sun God’s car festival was celebrated at Konark in Puri. Konark is famous for Sun Temple, dedicated to Hindu Sun God. Here car festival is celebrated on Samba dasami. The Chariot is pulled from Ananta Abadhuta ...

Puri:1/1/23: Use of smart phones on the premises of Shree Jagannath temple was completely banned from the New Year (Sunday). The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) had earlier decided to impose the ban on use of smart phones by the servitors and security personnel. However, senior police official of Jagannath Temple Police (JTP) can use the gadget for official purpose only. ...