The Puri Jagannath Temple administration is determined to enforce a ban on the consumption of paan and gutka within the temple premises. Despite previous unsuccessful attempts, the temple administration plans to strictly enforce the ban and impose fines on violators. A recent official notification cited references from the Puranas to highlight that consuming paan within a temple is considered a sin. The temple administration aims to create a clean and sacred environment and seeks the cooperation of devotees, servitors, and officials to respect the sanctity of the temple.
There will be a partial solar eclipse today starting at 2 28pm and ending at 5 32 pm In Bhubaneswar the celestial event will be visible for about 20 minutes from 4 56 pm to 5 16 pm