The revered Ratna Bhandar (treasure chamber) of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, was reopened for the second time in a week.
The coastal pilgrimage town of Puri is prepared for the annual Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath, which will span two days for the first time in 53 years.
The BJD's electoral debacle underscored its failure to groom a credible second-tier leadership. With Patnaik monopolizing decision-making, few senior leaders were empowered to manage the party effectively. This unpreparedness was glaring for a party
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is an annual Jain and Hindu spring festival. It falls on the third tithi (lunar day) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaisakha.
Over 24 passenger trains and several flights were delayed in the National Capital, New Delhi, today due to dense fog and adverse weather conditions. The IMD also issued a red alert in New Delhi today due to poor visibility and weather conditions.
However, the inauguration ceremony rituals have already begun in Puri on January 12.