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As part of the annual Puri Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath and his siblings were adorned with 208 kg of gold ornaments in the historic 'Suna Besha' ritual. The temple committee plans to craft a new ornament set using devotee donations

A 57-year-old devotee died after collapsing while pulling Goddess Subhadra's chariot during the Bahuda Yatra in Puri. Health officials attributed the incident to suspected suffocation amid hot and humid conditions. The Rath Yatra death toll has now risen to three

Puri has strengthened security arrangements for Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra, deploying over 13,000 personnel and more than 400 AI-enabled CCTV cameras. Authorities have focused on scientific crowd management following the deadly crowd surge during the Rath Yatra earlier this month

The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced in Puri with the sacred Pahandi Bije ritual as Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra were ceremonially taken to their chariots. Lakhs of devotees gathered, while extensive security arrangements ensured the festival's smooth and safe conduct

The IMD forecast heavy rainfall across Odisha after a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal. Puri received intense showers ahead of Rath Yatra, prompting a red alert, school closures, waterlogging management, and advisories for pilgrims and fishermen

The Jagannath Temple administration will conduct a special digital inventory of the Ratna Bhandar on July 19 during the deities' stay at Gundicha Temple for Rath Yatra. Gold ornaments removed for Snan Yatra will be documented under a government-approved procedure

The Shree Jagannath Temple administration has completed final preparations for the July 16 Rath Yatra in Puri, with elaborate arrangements for rituals, devotees' darshan, security and traffic management. Authorities expect massive crowds for the annual festival

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the Brahmapur–Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express and the Puri–Koraput Express on Monday. The new services aim to enhance intra-state connectivity in Odisha and improve direct rail links between southern Odisha and Gujarat

The annual Anasar ritual began after Lord Jagannath and sibling deities were ceremonially bathed during Snan Yatra in Puri. The deities remain in isolation for 14 days, with the temple closed until public darshan resumes ahead of the Rath Yatra

Odisha government is planning an ‘e-hundi’ system called Samarpan to enable secure online donations to Shree Jagannath Temple. The proposal aims to modernize offerings, ensure cyber safety, and channel funds toward temple development and conservation

Security was tightened at Puri’s Jagannath Temple after a social media bomb threat surfaced online. One person has been detained, a cyber case registered, and investigations are underway amid threats also targeting a BJD MP and local locations

Graffiti threatening to destroy Puri’s Jagannath Temple was found on a nearby shrine’s walls, prompting a high-security alert. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating, suspecting a mentally unstable person, amid recent concerns over security lapses at the 12th-century temple

A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by three unknown men in Puri, Odisha. She suffered 70 per cent burns but is able to speak. The government will pay for her treatment, and police are investigating to catch the attackers

During Puri Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath and siblings are adorned with 208 kg of gold ornaments for the grand Suna Besha ritual. Originating in 1460 under King Kapilendra Deb, the ceremony draws lakhs of devotees and showcases Odisha’s rich tradition

Notably, the Odisha Government has directed the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration, Puri, to initiate a probe into the matter.

The quake occurred at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal, said an IMD official

Indian Coast Guard on high alert, mobilises vessels and aircraft to respond swiftly to any contingency

The accident took place when the bus on its way to Puri skidded off the road and fell on its side in paddy field near Mahamadnagar Patna

The weather office also issued a 'Red alert' in five districts — Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, Cuttack and Dhenkanal — of Odisha

The Ratna Bhandar, the revered treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath temple in Puri, was reopened on Sunday after 46 years for an inventory of valuables and the repair of its structure, officials said.