Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the much-awaited Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor in Puri on 17th January. The ₹800-crore heritage corridor is now open for public viewing. A maha yagna was started on Makar Sankranti in the Jagannath Puri temple and concluded on Wednesday afternoon, after which the CM inaugurated the corridor. A four-layer security was deployed in the area as a large number of devotees flocked to the pilgrimage to witness the opening of this new corridor.
CM Inaugurates The Much-Anticipated, ₹800-crore Heritage Corridor
ଶ୍ରୀମନ୍ଦିର ପରିକ୍ରମା ପ୍ରକଳ୍ପ ପ୍ରତିଟି ଓଡ଼ିଆଙ୍କର, ପ୍ରତିଟି ଜଗନ୍ନାଥପ୍ରେମୀ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଳୁଙ୍କର। ଏହା ମହାପ୍ରଭୁଙ୍କୁ ଦର୍ଶନର ଦିବ୍ୟ ଅନୁଭୂତି ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବ। ଏଥିପାଇଁ ପୁରୀବାସୀଙ୍କ ଅସୀମ ତ୍ୟାଗକୁ ମୋର ସମ୍ମାନ ଜଣାଉଛି। ଜୟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ 🙏 #SriJagannathaParikrama #ParikramaPrakalpa #WorldHeritageCityPuri pic.twitter.com/WWBHcIbw7r
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) January 17, 2024
On Wednesday afternoon, CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor in Puri. He was accompanied by the erstwhile king of Puri, Dibyasingha Deb during this auspicious occasion. This heritage corridor aims to give devotees a direct and peaceful visual connection to the Jagannath Temple. This project created unobstructed corridors around the Meghanada Pacheri of the temple. This will help people greatly while visiting this shrine.
Finally this moment has arrived.
Lokarpan of Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor.
Jay Jagannath… pic.twitter.com/iYa8zTyI6J
— Bibhu Rath (@BibhuRath) January 17, 2024
Before the inauguration, there was a maha yagna at the temple. It began on Makar Sankranti and culminated today after Dibyasingha Deb offered the ‘Purna Ahuti’ in the yagna. Puri has been decked in flowers and lights to celebrate the inauguration of this corridor.
ଉତ୍ସବମୁଖର ହୋଇଉଠିଛି ସାରା ଶ୍ରୀକ୍ଷେତ୍ର, ଲୋକାର୍ପିତ ହେଉଛି ଭବ୍ୟ ଶ୍ରୀମନ୍ଦିର ପରିକ୍ରମା ପ୍ରକଳ୍ପ#ParikramaPrakalpa#WorldHeritageCityPuri pic.twitter.com/hPYR5G2UNk
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) January 17, 2024
There was heavy deployment of police around the inaugural venue. As many as 80 platoons – each comprising 30 personnel – were present along with 100 supervisory officers, 250 sub-inspectors, and ASI rank officials around the temple. This was to ensure public safety as many devotees from around the country have come down to Puri to witness this occasion.
Large number of devotees from across #Odisha and the country have gathered in Puri for the grand opening of the Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa or #JagannathTemple heritage corridor project today.
This project is part of a significant initiative of the state government, worth… pic.twitter.com/gfr5UXdXky
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 17, 2024
This heritage corridor is an important step in the initiative to turn Puri into a world heritage site.
Also Read: The Iconic Jagannath Temple of Puri In Odisha Gets A New Look
Netizens Quite Impressed With Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor
Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor includes various facilities like parking areas, a new bridge, roads to ease movement, restrooms, and toilets for the devotees. The facilities and the overall project have left people on the internet quite impressed.
Odisha CM Shri Naveen Patnaik inaugurated SriMandir Parikrama Prakalpa at Puri Great thought to provide shed for visitors.
#SriJagannathaParikrama pic.twitter.com/lC1JCXqzbC
— 𝚃𝚛𝚒𝚙𝚝𝚒 Thorat🤧 (@Tripti_Yaar) January 17, 2024
Kudos to Odisha Govt for the visionary ABADHA scheme, shaping Puri into a world heritage city with the grand SriMandir Parikrama Prakalpa.#SriJagannathaParikramapic.twitter.com/zyK7OTLcVt
— Ashwin (@Ashwin_x_) January 17, 2024
Odisha CM Shri Naveen Patnaik's commitment to preserving cultural heritage shines through the meticulous planning of Puri Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa, ensuring a seamless experience for devotees. #SriJagannathaParikrama pic.twitter.com/0tlZxyDNdP
— deepak. (@amongsnakes) January 17, 2024
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik is going to inaugurate the SriMandir Parikrama Prakalpa (heritage corridor project) at Puri. This is a glorious moment in the history of Odisha that we have been blessed to witness the divine transformation.#SriJagannathaParikrama pic.twitter.com/Of4covD1TT
— Dhvij Patel 💛 (@ImDhvij) January 17, 2024
This corridor will surely ease the movement of visitors in the temple and make their visit much smoother and happier!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@Naveen_Odisha & Wikimedia
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