Odisha’s BJP Government to Open All 4 Gates of Puri Jagannath Temple on June 13

Odisha’s BJP Government to Open All 4 Gates of Puri Jagannath Temple on June 13

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha has announced that it will open all four gates of the iconic Puri Jagannath temple on June 13 morning, allowing devotees to visit the shrine for the first time in over two years.

The decision was made during a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The gates have been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords:

Odisha
BJP
Puri Jagannath Temple
June 13
Devotees
COVID-19

Details of the Reopening:

All four gates of the temple, including the Singhadwara, will be opened on June 13 at 6:00 AM.
Devotees will be allowed to enter the shrine in a phased manner, subject to certain restrictions.
They will be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
The temple administration has made arrangements for crowd management and sanitation.

Significance of the Reopening:

The reopening of the Puri Jagannath temple is a significant development for devotees across the country. The temple is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites and attracts millions of visitors every year.

The decision to open all four gates is seen as a symbol of the state government’s commitment to religious freedom and the well-being of devotees. It is expected to boost tourism in the region and provide a much-needed spiritual solace to those who have been longing to visit the temple.