Puri Jagannath Temple: All Four Gates Will Be Opened For Devotees, Announces Odisha CM

Devotees now have access to all four doors of the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha. The newly elected CM Mohan Charan Majhi even visited the temple with other ministers to offer prayers.

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The sacred land of Puri, Odisha, is set to witness a significant transformation as the state's Chief Minister, in a landmark decision, has declared the opening of all four gates of the holy Jagannath Temple. This announcement marks a momentous occasion in the history of the temple and holds deep significance for devotees worldwide.

About Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha

Puri Jagannath Temple

The Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, stands as a symbol of spiritual sanctity and cultural heritage for millions of devotees, as per the Odisha Tourism. The temple's ceremonial practices and traditions have been meticulously preserved for centuries, contributing to its aura of divine mysticism.

For generations, access to the inner sanctum of the temple has been restricted to a select few priests and temple authorities. Pilgrims and devotees could only catch a glimpse of the deities through the main entrance. However, with the recent announcement by the Odisha Chief Minister, all four gates of the temple will be opened, allowing devotees to experience the divine presence of Lord Jagannath.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Visits Jagannath Temple

According to a report by ANI, the newly appointed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Prabhati Parida, made a visit to the ancient 12th-century Lord Jagannath temple in Puri on June 13, 2024, to offer prayers. Following discussions during its inaugural Cabinet meeting, the BJP-led government led by Majhi sanctioned the reopening of all four gates of the holy Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.

During its inaugural Cabinet session, the newly formed BJP government in Odisha gave the green light to a proposal to reopen all four gates of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Also, they resolved to create a corpus fund to address the immediate needs of the ancient 12th-century shrine.

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All 4 Gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple Opened

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, all four gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple were opened for devotees. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi, accompanied by his ministers, Puri MP Sambit Patra, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, and other leaders, also made their way to the temple in the morning to offer prayers and seek blessings.

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All 4 Gates Of Puri Jagannath Temple Opened For First Time After Covid

Until now, devotees had only been able to enter the temple through a single door. This marks the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic that all doors of the temple have been opened for devotees. Newly elected Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi graced the occasion by being present during the door-opening ceremony.

The Chief Minister emphasised that opening all temple gates fulfilled a promise outlined in the BJP's election manifesto. He acknowledged the challenges faced by devotees due to gate closures. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the previous BJD administration kept all four gates shut, restricting devotees to one entrance. There were widespread demands for the opening of all gates. In a move to conserve and protect the temple, Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Cabinet's decision to create a Rs 500 crore corpus fund dedicated to addressing shrine-related concerns.

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