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Odisha: BDA, BMC kick-off process to make ‘Ekamra Kshetra’ beggar-free

Sambad English Bureau Dec 8, 2020

Bhubaneswar: As part of the beautification and developmental work of the State Government's Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monumental Revival Action (EKAMRA) Plan, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Bhubaneswar Development…

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Odisha CM directs officials to complete ‘Ekamra Khetra Yojana’ in a year

Sambad English Bureau Aug 17, 2020

Bhubaneswar: More than two lakh people will be able to witness the ‘Maha Shivaratri’ festival of Lord Lingaraj once the ‘Ekamra Khetra Yojana' is fully implemented. During a meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a…

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Amid lockdown, BMC grants permission for Sital Sasthi yatra at Lingaraj Temple

Sambad English Bureau May 25, 2020

Bhubaneswar: Ending all speculations the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today granted its permission for Sital Sasthi yatra at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar amid the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19.…

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Lockdown 4.0: Uncertainty looms over holding of Sital Sasthi Jatra in Odisha capital

Sambad English Bureau May 21, 2020

Bhubaneswar: With extension of COVID-19 lockdown till May 31, the much-awaited Sital Sasthi Jatra of Lord Lingaraj is likely to be suspended this year. An uncertainty now looms over holding of the annual festival as the Bhubaneswar…

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Sital Sasthi Jatra of Lord Lingaraj to be held in Odisha capital

Sambad English Bureau May 14, 2020

Bhubaneswar: Even though many religious events have been cancelled breaking age-old tradition of Hindu deities due to COVID-19 pandemic this year, the Sital Sasthi Jatra of Lord Lingaraj will be held in Bhubaneswar. The annual festival…

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COVID-19 lockdown: After Rukuna Ratha, uncertainty looms over holding Chandan Jatra in Odisha

Sambad English Bureau Apr 9, 2020

Bhubaneswar: After suspension of age-old tradition of conducting Rukuna Ratha Jatra of Lord Lingaraj due 21-day nationwide lockdown clamped to fight COVID-19, now uncertainty is looming over organising Chandan Jatra at the centuries old…

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COVID-19 lockdown: Rukuna Ratha festival of Lord Lingaraj suspended in Odisha

Sambad English Bureau Mar 29, 2020

Bhubaneswar: The Hindu deities are not exempted from the deadly effect of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the age-old tradition of Rukuna Ratha festival of Lord Lingaraj has been suspended this year. In view of nationwide lockdown…

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Odisha: Here’s schedule for Maha Shivaratri at Lingaraj Temple

Sambad English Bureau Feb 6, 2020

Bhubaneswar: As the Ekamra Kshetra is gearing up for most auspicious occasion Maha Shivaratri scheduled on February 21 this year, the Lingaraj Temple authorities convened a meeting yesterday to discuss the preparation for smooth conduct of…

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Odisha dissolves Trust Board of Lingaraj Temple

Sambad English Bureau Jan 30, 2020

Bhubaneswar: Taking a strong initiative to expedite the proposed reform measures at the Lingaraj Temple, Odisha government formed an interim body by dissolving an age old Trust Board for smooth management of the centuries old shrine in…

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A day after disruption, rituals at Lingaraj Temple resume

Sambad English Bureau Sep 4, 2019

Bhubaneswar: A day after conflict between two sects of servitors disrupted rituals of Lord Shiva at Lingaraj Temple, normalcy in conduct of daily rituals was restored here in the evening. The Brahmin Nijog and Puja Panda Nijog servitors…

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