Recently, the Puri Shree Jagannath Temple has been trending on social media for two reasons. First, eagles were seen flying over the temple. Second, a photo from inside the historic shrine went viral online. Following the viral image, the Odisha government has announced plans to introduce stricter punishments to prevent such incidents in the future. Scroll down to know more.
Photos From Inside Shree Jagannath Temple Go Viral
A photo from inside the Puri Shree Jagannath Temple was recently shared on social media and quickly went viral. According to Odisha Bytes, the image showed the sanctum sanctorum, where Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra are seated on the Ratna Singhasan. The photo appeared to have been taken from close range, which raised serious concerns about how a mobile phone or camera entered the temple despite strict security checks and clear rules.
Soon after the image spread online, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan reacted strongly to the incident. According to him, the state government has taken a serious view of repeated violations of temple rules. In talks with Odisha Bytes, he said, “The government has to consider tougher legal provisions as some people continue to defy rules and violate the ban on carrying mobile phones, cameras and electronic devices inside the temple.”
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Police Registers A Case
The incident has triggered strong criticism from servitors, devotees, and the general public. Many people questioned how a mobile phone was able to pass through strict security checks at the temple. As per Odisha Bytes, devotees have demanded a detailed investigation to identify how the device entered the shrine and to fix responsibility for the security lapse.
The Singhadwara police have already registered a case regarding the matter. An investigation is underway to trace the source of the breach and ensure such violations do not happen again. They aim to ensure that the temple remains a safe and respectful place for all devotees visiting for spiritual purposes.
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