Puri Jagannath temple to remain shut for devotees for 5 hours on August 12
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple will remain shut for devotees for five hours Wednesday afternoon to observe a special ritual called 'Chitalagi Amavasya', officials said. In a notification, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said, "On Wednesday, 12th August 2026, Shrabana...
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Puri Jagannath temple to remain shut for devotees for 5 hours on August 12
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple will remain shut for devotees for five hours Wednesday afternoon to observe a special ritual called 'Chitalagi Amavasya', officials said. In a notification, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said, "On Wednesday, 12th August 2026, Shrabana Krushna Amavasya tithi, Chitalagi Niti of the Deities will be performed. Therefore, after the completion of the...
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