Posts Tagged ‘Jagannath Temple’

President Pratibha Patil visits Puri

{ Posted on Dec 08 2009 by rutambhara }
Preident Pratibha Patil is on a pilgrimage to Puri, Orissa on tuesday.Prez arrived by a special aircraft "Raj Kamal" at around 12:20 pm today. Ms. Patil received a warm welcome from Orissa Governor M C  Bhandare and Naveen Pattanaik, chief minister ...Read More »

Puri Temple hundi get rich with Rs. 32 lakh donation in a day

{ Posted on Nov 13 2009 by rutambhara }
Sri Jagannath temple received the highest money in the form of donation to the hundi(donation box) on Wednessday since its establishment after 1983.The amount collected on the day reached Rs 32 lakh. As quoted by a senior official of Puri administration, "We ...Read More »

Kartik Purnima observed with traditional culture all over Orissa

{ Posted on Nov 02 2009 by rutambhara }
Monday was the last day of the month Kartik, the sacred month according to Hindu tradition.The last day known as Kartik Purnima holds the past traditional significance of the great history of Orissa.It was on this particular day when traders ...Read More »

Diwali febricity all over Orissa

{ Posted on Oct 17 2009 by rutambhara }
Embellished in dazzling dresses , People across Orissa greeted Diwali with utmost happiness, firing crackers and praying for prosperity.Apart from some mishaps due to burning crackers in some places, Diwali by and large went out peacefully all over the state. It ...Read More »

Woman hanged herself inside Jagannath temple

{ Posted on May 26 2009 by rutambhara }
A woman was found hanged inside Koili Baikuntha of Lord Sri Jagannath temple on Tuesday.This unfortunate incident must have been taken place in the calm hours of Monaday night, as said by the police officials on duty. The woman is expected ...Read More »

Politicians spoil the youth at Puri

{ Posted on Apr 19 2009 by rutambhara }
It has been found that politicians spend huge amount of money to attract the youth just few days before their  elections by donating for renovations of clubs and community centers.A burning example can be found at puri. According to a senior citizen ...Read More »