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Why Is Lord Jagannath Without Hands or Feet? The Real Mystery

“पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं।” What looks incomplete can still be whole. When people see Lord Jagannath for the first time, one question comes naturally. Why does this God have no hands or feet? Almost every other Hindu deity is shown in a complete human form, with hands holding weapons or blessings and…

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3 killed and over a dozen hospitalized as crowd surges at eastern India Hindu festival

Three people have been killed and more than a dozen hospitalized following a sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India’s coastal town of Puri

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Three devotees killed and over 50 injured in crowd crush at India chariot festival

Jagannath Rath Yatra draws over a million people to Puri city every year

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Odisha: One Bangladeshi killed, 15 injured as their bus overturns near Bhubaneswar

The tourist bus, travelling towards the pilgrim town of Puri, fell into a pit along a stretch of National Highway-16. Read further on Dynamite News:

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5.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Bay of Bengal

The earthquake was recorded near Puri in Odisha, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian cricketers seek divine blessings at Jagannath temple before 2nd ODI against England - Watch

NEW DELHI: Three Indian cricketers visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday, a day before their second ODI match against England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

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Indian Navy to showcase operational might off Odisha's Puri coast for Navy Day 2024

As Navy Day 2024 approaches on December 4, the Indian Navy is set to conduct an 'Operational Demonstration' off the coast of Puri in Odisha as part of the Navy Day celebrations, according to a press release. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ratna Bhandar in Puri Jagannath Temple opened again today for shifting valuables

The Ratna Bhandar of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri was again opened today for the shifting of the valuables and ornaments from the inner chambers to the temporary Ratna Bhandar. Read further on Dynamit News:

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Odissa: Lord Jagannath ‘Suna Besha' ritual in Puri; Security arrangements tightened

Around 5,700 police personnel have been deployed in the town. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Odisha: Bahuda Rath Yatra rituals of Lord Jagannath commences in Puri

Rituals began on Monday for the Bahuda Rath Yatra (Return Car Festival) from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Puri. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Odisha: Lord Jagannath 'Bahuda Yatra' in Puri today; Security tightened

Puri: Security has been tightened in Puri ahead of the Bahuda Yatra, which marks the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple on Monday.

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After more than four decades, Ratna Bhandar of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri re-opens

The 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasure trove) of the Shri Jagannath Temple has finally been opened after more than four decades on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Odisha: Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today in Puri, President Murmu to attend

The festival offers a vibrant and spiritual experience for the lakhs of devotees who gather to witness this auspicious occasion. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gen Z, social media helping fuel spiritual tourism in India

Spiritual tourism is seeing a boom in India thanks to the wide reach of social media and better transport connectivity.

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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik congratulates Team India on winning T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik celebrated India's victory in the T20 World Cup by crafting an impressive sand sculpture at Puri beach, Odisha. The artwork featured a massive 20-foot-long bat accompanied by 500 balls, symbolizing the team's outstanding performance throughout the tournament.

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Odisha: Thousands of devotees gather in Puri to witness 'Snana Yatra' of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra

Thousands of devotees have gathered in Puri to witness the 'Snana Yatra' of Lord Jagannath and his siblings on the occasion of Deva Snana Purnima on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Puri firecracker explosion: Toll mounts to eight, 22 others undergoing treatment

The death toll in the explosion of a stockpile of firecrackers in Odisha's Puri. Read further on Dynamite News:

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3 killed, 32 injured as heap of firecrackers explodes in Puri

At least three persons, including a minor, died and 32 others were injured after a stockpile of firecrackers exploded during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra festival in Odisha's Puri, police said on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi to hold roadshow in Puri on Monday

PM Narendra Modi is arriving here Sunday evening on a two-day visit to Odisha on his third leg of electioneering in Odisha to hold a road show in the pilgrim town of Puri and address two public meetings in support of party candidates for both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.…

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Sucharita Mohanty, Congress candidate for Puri LS seat, withdraws candidature citing party’s inability to fund her campaign

Congress candidate Sucharita Mohanty withdraws from Puri Lok Sabha race due to lack of funding and unfair candidate selection.

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LS Polls: Congress' Sucharita Mohanty returns ticket from Puri due to funds crunch

Congress Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sucharita Mohanty has returned the party ticket stating that her campaign in the Parliamentary constituency has been hit hard because the party denied her funds. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Five dead, 35 injured after Puri-Bengal bus falls from bridge in Odisha

Odisha bus accident: Tragic bus accident in Jajpur, Odisha leaves five dead and 35 injured, rescue operation successfully completed.

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IRCTC to run Bharat Gaurav train to Puri, Kasi, and Ayodhya

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will operate ‘Bharat Gaurav’ tourist train as part of the ‘Punya Kshetra Yatra’ package to Puri, Kasi and Ayodhya from April 6 to 15.

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Missing keys of 'Ratna Bhandar' | Orissa High Court adjourns hearing on PIL seeking tabling of report

The Orissa High Court has adjourned the hearing for another two weeks on a PIL seeking tabling of Justice Raghubir Das Commission of Enquiry report on the missing keys of Puri Jagannath Temple ‘Ratna Bhandar’ in the State Assembly.

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Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art to raise awareness among 'First Time Voters'

Puri ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art to raise awareness among 'First Time Voters' on Puri's beach. Read further on Dynamite News:

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