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AI-generated visuals of Lord Jagannath go viral, temple authorities file police complaint

Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Monday lodged a police complaint after artificial intelligence-generated photos and videos of Lord Jagannath began circulating widely on social media, drawing strong reactions from devotees. The complaint was filed at the Singhadwar Police Station against a social media account operating under the name “vishvrajcreation” for allegedly sharing…

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Man held with spy glasses inside Puri Jagannath Temple, three servitors suspended for violations

Puri (Odisha): A devotee from Gujarat was detained on Friday after he was found carrying spectacles fitted with hidden cameras inside the Jagannath Temple in Puri, where photography and videography are strictly banned, officials said. The accused, identified as Bharat Pandya from Ahmedabad, was intercepted by temple security personnel after his suspicious behaviour drew attention….

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Indian Railways

List of special trains for Bahuda Yatra

Ministry of Railways has arranged 205 special trains to and from Puri during the return journey of the Trinity called Bahuda Yatra. Special trains will also run for Sandhya Darshan and Suna Besha. Expecting a rush of devotees, Railways has also planned to run more special trains on day after Suna Besha. For the convenience…

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Jagannath Temple in Puri reopens for devotees

Bhubaneswar: The Lord Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri has been reopened for devotees, officials said here on Tuesday. With the steep rise in Covid-19 cases in Odisha, the Jagannath Temple remained closed for devotees from January 10 to January 31. However, the Chhatisha Nijog had decided to reopen the temple for the public following protest…

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Jagannath Temple in Puri to reopen on Feb 1

Puri: The Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri will reopen for devotees from February 1. However, the temple will remain closed on Sundays for sanitisation purpose, Puri collector Samarth Verma informed on Friday. Due to surge in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), earlier this month had closed the temple for…

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