Nilachakra

Puri: In view of the very severe cyclonic storm FANI, which is likely to hit Puri district on May 3, the holy Patitapaban Bana attached to the Nilachakra atop Sri Mandir was replaced with a smaller flag today. The decision was made by…

Puri: In a shocking incident, a youth climbed atop the Sri Mandir and removed a 'bana' (holy flag) tied to the Nilachakra (blue wheel made of metals) here today. The youth hails from Bhadrak district and is said to be mentally…

Cuttack: The lightning arrester earthing system installed in Nilachakra, the metal wheel fixed atop the Jagannath temple in Puri has been completely damaged, said the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) through an affidavit to Orissa High…

Puri: Two out of eight spokes of the Nilachakra- the metal wheel atop Sri Mandir-the 12th century shrine in Odisha’s holy town Puri have weakened. The matter came to light after its inspection today by a team of experts led by Sri Mandir…