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Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu Admitted To AIIMS Delhi For Post Covid Complications

by Swati Sahoo
written by Swati Sahoo

Bishweswar Tudu, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Wednesday for treatment of post-Covid problems, according to a source.

Tudu was suffering from acute discomfort in the bones surrounding his eyes and teeth, according to a specialist at AIIMS who was treating him.

Meanwhile, at AIIMS, a team of doctors has been conducting various pathological tests on Tudu and treating him as needed.

Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister, wished Tudu a speedy recovery on Thursday. ‘I learned that Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu is presently being treated at AIIMS-New Delhi, after Covid-19 related issues,’ Patnaik said in Odia on his personal Twitter account. I wish him health and a speedy recovery.’

Tudu is a native of Mayurbhanj district’s Khuntapal hamlet. Along with Rajya Sabha MP Ashwini Vaishnaw, the 56-year-old legislator was one of two Odisha MPs named to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new team of ministers on July 7, 2021.

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Former Union minister Ajit Singh passes away from COVID-19 complications

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Body Found obscured In Riverbed On Outskirts Of Capital city; Probe Begins.
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Body Found obscured In Riverbed On Outskirts Of Capital city; Probe Begins.

by RTD Journal
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Bhubaneswar: On Wednesday, a Body of an individual changed into undetermined buried within the riverbed of Kuakhai river at Bali Jatra floor beneath Mancheswar police station on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.

After receiving records, the Mancheswar police reached the spot and the investigation turned on. Till the filing of this document, the identity of the body could not be mounted.

Initially, a few locals spotted a hand and legs of a person in the riverbed of Kuakhai. They went closer and determined the frame to be buried inside the riverbed.

After the police turned into informed, they reached the spot.

Barimunda panchayat sarpanch Birendra Jena said, “a hand and two legs of the person have been determined buried inside the riverbed. Perhaps after the latest downpour, the hand and legs of the body can be seen outdoor. Otherwise, it’d had been difficult to locate the frame.

The sarpanch in addition said the body does no longer seems to be of any neighborhood as there has not been any missing file in the current past.

Perhaps, someone has murdered the man or woman and buried it in the riverbed, he brought.

Source: Sambad English.

https://sambadenglish.com/body-found-buried-in-riverbed-on-outskirts-of-odisha-capital-probe-begins/

Can COVID spread through water? Question arises after dead bodies found in river Ganges

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The Miracles of Juggernaut
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The Miracles of Juggernaut

by RTD Journal
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‘Juggernaut’ refers to the unstoppable force. The word traces its roots to the massive Jagannath Yatra Chariot, seemingly unstoppable due to its immense weight. Everything is a miracle when it comes to the Lord Jagannath. His eyes full of charm has the potential to draw devotees from all around the world. There are many charismatic tales about the Kala Thakura, but what makes him distinctive from others?

As Tribal God

In his previous avatar as Nilamadhava, He was worshipped by huntsmen and the Shabar community, thus getting the name of Tribal God. The use of Neem Tree is quite widespread among these types of tribes for Daru Bhrama. The custom of burying the old idols during Nabakalebar (Patali) and not cremating as Hindu rituals is another connection between Tribals and Lord Jagannath.

As a Flawed God

The incompleteness of Chakadola is a direct hit to the ableist society. With no hands, legs, eyelids, ears & painted lips, nose, He expresses the required incompleteness and imperfection of all things in this world. Not everyone is flawless, and they need our attention, love & care. He makes us think about our attitudes towards disabled people. He teaches us that there is no such word as ‘disabled’, only different!

As a Black God

In a world of racism, He is a flagbearer of the coloured community who stands with his people. Just like the colour black, which absorbs all wavelengths, he accepts everyone with his warmth. Everybody gets mesmerized with his large round eyes and, two stumped hands pointing forward gives a vibe of openness and kindness.

As Humanized God

His tales gives us the essence of a regular household. From Snanajatra to Niladri Bije, He shows that He is no different from his devotees. Whether it is the excitement to go to His birthplace with His siblings (to Gundicha Temple) or convincing his raged wife with a Matka of Rasagolla, these happen in our day to day lives. He shows us that he is just like us!

As People’s God

Behind this title, there is a story of His great devotee named ‘Salabega’. Salabega was offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, requesting Him to wait until he arrived. It was on Bahuda Jatra when Lord Jagannath decided to fulfil the wish of his devotee. His Ratha, ‘Nandighosa’, didn’t move until Salabega’s arrival. Besides fulfilling Salabega’s desires, He also fulfilled the wishes of lakhs of devotees.

Bottom Line

He and His devotees

bestow the power of Unity

Giving meaning to His infinite

Mercy and Humanity!

-Karishma Behera

https://rtdjournal.com/lesser-known-10-interesting-facts-about-puri-rath-yatra-festival/

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Odisha Cabinet Shows Green Flag To 15 Major Projects, Check Details

by Swati Sahoo
written by Swati Sahoo

The Odisha Cabinet showed green flag to 15 major proposals on Saturday, including a Rs 332 crore project called the Odisha State Wide Area Network (OSWAN).

The suggestions of various departments were adopted at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Chief Secretary Suresh Mahapatra informed the Cabinet of the major decisions, which included the formation of the Odisha University of Technology and Research in Bhubaneswar.

The major decisions taken by the government are as follows:

– upgradation of water supply to Joda and Champua in Keonjhar

– mega pipe water supply project for Bisra, Lathikata, Lahuniapada and Bonai blocks of Sundergarh

– mega pipe water supply project for Lepripara, Tangarapali, Sundergarh, Bargaon, Subdega and Balisankara blocks in Sundergarh

– mega pipe water supply project for all villages of Athgarh and Tigiria blocks of Cuttack

– improvement of Duduka-Gopalpur-Toparia road to 2-Lane with paved shoulder in the district of Sundergarh

– waived out the royalty and other statutory payments for supply of Khnodalite blocks under the augmentation of basic amenities and development of heritage architecture (ABHADA) scheme for Puri

According to the State Chief Secretary, the regulations governing Odisha civil services, Heads of Departments’ (HoD) common cadre, Jail pharmacist service, and Odisha Panchayat executive officers service were also discussed and approved during the meeting.

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Ratha Jatra 2021 Update: Chariots Commence Towards Gundicha Temple After ‘Chhera Pahanra’ By Puri King

by Ankita Mohanty
written by Ankita Mohanty

The three auspicious chariots namely- Nandighosh of Lord Jagannath, Taldhwaja of Lord Balabhadra and Darpa Dalana of Devi Subhadra have started their journey from the holy Bada Danda towards the most coveted Gundicha Temple. The journey was set into motion after the Chhera Pahara ritual was performed by the King of Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Divya Singha Dev.

The King, belonging to the Ganga dynasty was immaculately dressed. Wearing his royal finery, he came in a silver-plated palanquin at around 11 am to perform the sweeping ritual on the chariots. The king of Puri is considered the first servant of the Lord, so adhering to his duties the King swept the floor of the chariots with a golden broom for the journey to commence.

Last year, the Puri King had abstained from the most important hereditary ritual given the Covid-19 pandemic. The same was undertaken by a ‘Mudirasta’ servitor, who is the representative of the Gajapati.

This ritual essentially signifies that a king and a sweeper are the same in the eyes of the lord.

Before the divine sweeping ritual, the Sankaracharya of Puri Dham, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati paid his respect to the chariot. He visited the premises along with his disciples s per the invitation of the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).

After the Chhera Pahanra, the wooden horses- which were painted in black, brown and white were fixed to the three chariots followed by removal of ‘Charamala’ (ramps) marking the initiation of the pulling of the chariots.

As per the government guidelines regarding Ratha Jatra 2021, only servitudes pulled the chariots.

The three deities and Lord Sudarsan were taken to the chariots from the sanctum sanctorum of Srimandir in a grand procession called Pahandi Bije. All the deities were taken one after the other in close succession which is called Dhadi Pahandi, which is performed only on the occasion of Sri Gundicha day. The procession of the Lords on Bahuda Jatra is called Goti Pahandi.

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Puri Rath Yatra 2021 begins today, here are some key points to know

by RTD Journal
written by RTD Journal

Puri: For the second consecutive year, the annual Rath Yatra will be held without the participation of devotees and only those servitors who test negative for Covid-19 would be allowed to participate in pulling of the chariots in the wake of the pandemic. Multilayered security arrangements and mandatory adherence to social distancing norms are in place for the smooth conduct of Lord Jagannath’s annual Rath Yatra, scheduled to begin from Monday in Odisha’s Puri.

Earlier on Sunday, the district administration has imposed a curfew from 8 PM for two days. The administration has completely restricted activities excluding medical emergencies across the 3-km long Grand Road from Shree Jagannath Temple to Sri Gunducha Temple. 

Key Things to Know:

  • No shop or essential activity will be allowed on Grand Road.
  • People can witness the festival on their TV sets as the government has made arrangements to give free-of-cost feed to different channels and web portals.
  • All the entry points to Puri town have been sealed to ensure none can enter the grand road when the festival is going on.
  • Pulling off the holy chariots will start at 3 pm, Monday after the Puri king, Gajapati Maharaja Divyasngha Deb performs the rituals of Chhera Pahra (sweeping of chariot).
  • Puri is currently under a 48-hour curfew. The restrictions will remain in place till July 13.

Odisha: Temple Administration Releases Guidelines For Rath Yatra 2021

 

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Ratha Jatra 2021: Renowned Sand Artist Sudarshan Pattnaik Creates Biggest 3D Sand Art Of Lord Jagannath’s Chariot

by Swati Sahoo
written by Swati Sahoo

The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, a much-anticipated and renowned celebration in the temple town of Puri, Odisha, will commence on July 12 this year. The 15-day celebration has piqued the interest of devotees, and preparations are well underway. Sudarsan Pattnaik, a sand artist, rushed to Twitter to share his wonderful artwork of a sand chariot with his fans to commemorate the major festival event. The artist claims to have made the world’s largest 3D sand art carriage of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra at Puri beach in Odisha, and he plans to beat all records. It’s massive, measuring 43.2 feet long and 35 feet wide.

He took this to his twitter to write “On the occasion of #RathaYatra we have created a biggest 3D sand art chariot of Lord Jagannath’s #NandighosaRatha of 43.2“ ft long and 35 ft wide at #Puri beach in Odisha. We hope it will be a new record. #JaiJagannath”.

To check his beautiful artwork do visit this:

Despite the fact that the festival’s preparations are complete, the festival’s impact will be reduced due to the outbreak of the COVID second wave and the risk of a third wave.

The servitors who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to pull the chariots, according to Ajaya Jena, the Administrator of Puri Jagannath Temple. All ceremonies will also be performed by three thousand’sevayat’ (servitors) and 1000 temple authorities. Since July 8, RTPCR testing have been conducted in four locations in Puri.

Rath Yatra is an annual celebration related with Lord Jagannath that takes place in Puri, Odisha. This year marks the 144th Rath Yatra of the Lord, often known as the chariot festival. Lord Jagannatha’s annual visit to Gundicha Mata temple is commemorated with the Ratha Yatra.

It is said that Lord Jagannatha, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, left their regular dwelling at the main temple to pay their respects to Queen Gundicha, wife of the legendary King Indradyumna, who erected the Puri Jagannatha temple.

https://zeenews.india.com/culture/jagannath-puri-rath-yatra-2021-sudarsan-pattnaik-honours-festival-with-breathtaking-3d-sand-art-chariot-2375626.html

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Lesser-known, 10 Interesting Facts about Puri Rath Yatra Festival

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Lesser-known, 10 Interesting Facts about Puri Rath Yatra Festival
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Lesser-known, 10 Interesting Facts about Puri Rath Yatra Festival

by RTD Journal
written by RTD Journal

Needless to say, the Rath Yatra Festival in honor of Puri’s Lord Jagannath is one of India’s biggest festivals. It is a great festival, an extravaganza of culture. Named after the Chariots Festival, it attracts crowds of enthusiastic devotees. Many legends of the Puri Jagannath Temple and the Rath Yatra Festival capture the imagination. The RTD Journal collects the most interesting facts of the Puri Rath Yatra Festival in Odisha.

1 Jagannath Temple of Odisha is one of the few Hindu temples in India where only Hindus are allowed to enter and pray. People of other denominations are unable to see the Lord as they enter the door no matter how dedicated they are, except for certain special days. However, the door to the Puri Jagannath temple is open to the public, regardless of race or religion, during the Rath Yatra Festival. People from various Indian communities can serve the Lord and be blessed.

2 Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra – the three gods of the Jagannath Temple – traveled in three different chariots. That is why the Ratha Yatra is also called the Festival of Chariots. Their chariots are named Nandighosha, Taladhwaja and Devadalana respectively. Lord Jagannath’s Chariot Nandighosha rides up to 18 wheels, 16 wheels for Lord Balaram’s Chariot Taladhwaja, and Subhadra’s Chariot Padmadhwaja with 14 wheels.

3 One of the most interesting facts about Rath Yatra is that the chariots of the gods are newly built every year. New materials are used, including wood for construction. However, the model, design, design and size of the carts remain elusive. Four wooden horses are attached to the front of each carriage.

4 The chariot of King Jagannath and two other gods resembles a Hindu temple. The carts are pulled by ropes by hundreds of devotees and visitors, creating a spectacular display of dedication and enthusiasm. Chariot canopies are made of about 1,200 feet of cloth. A group of 15 tailors made lumps.

5 According to those who had attended the Rath Yatra Festival of Odisha and pulled carts, Lord Jagannath seemed reluctant to move at the start of the festival, no matter how many people pushed back and pulled forward. Lord Jagannath’s chariot seems to be standing still despite heavy pushing and pulling. The Lord agrees to continue and His chariot begins to move only after a few hours of earth effort. Sounds like a no-brainer. If viewers believe, it is surprisingly true.

6 The Indian monarchy is a thing of the past. But there is a belief that the Majesty of Puri is present, and that King Jagannath leaves the temple on a pilgrimage after the road was cleared by the mythical king of Puri with a gold broom.

7 King Jagannath and his siblings stand on the way back to their abode after staying at the Gundicha temple for nine days. Poda Pitha, a popular dessert in Odisha, is a favorite of Kings. They find it unstoppable to eat their favorite meal during the return trip.

8 Do you know why the main door of the Puri Jagannath temple is kept closed for one week before the festival? The god who presided over Lord Jagannath is believed to have a high fever, so he is resting at this time. That is why the Sanctum sanctorum has not been open to the public for such a short time. When the holiday season was over, the Lord took a break to visit his aunt’s house for a change.

9 Ratha Yatra is also celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm at the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (HTCI), organised by The Jagannath Association of Indiana (JAI), USA. This will be the 7th consecutive year of celebrating Ratha Yatra by the Odia families living in Indiana under the JAI banner. The real excitement of the devotees is seen with chants of “Jai Jagannath!” and reverberations of the ghantas (Gongs).

10 In 2007, the Rath Yatra festival was observed in a different way in Orissa’s Bargarh region. It was an unusual festival that had nothing to do with human festivals. Vegetable plants and plants were put in place for the pictures on the distribution carts to raise awareness of the need to conserve the environment and forests. It was the first Green Rath Yatra in India followed by the planting of seedlings.

Odisha: Temple Administration Releases Guidelines For Rath Yatra 2021

https://www.businessinsider.in/8-interesting-facts-about-jagannath-rath-yatra/articleshow/70101067.cms

 

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Odisha To Soon Have Beach Shacks At 6 Locations, Stated OTDC

by Swati Sahoo
written by Swati Sahoo

Tourists visiting Odisha beaches will soon be able to enjoy the best of food, chilled beverages, music, and the sea, all in one location, similar to Goa.

As a result, the state administration has chosen to set up beach shacks at six different beaches. Official sources stated on Saturday that the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has invited applications for the operation of shacks on the state’s six major beaches.

“Not only will this draw tourists from beyond Odisha, but locals who frequently visit the beaches will also have a good time. The beach shacks will provide a pleasant atmosphere, excellent food, chilled alcohol, and, most significantly, a backdrop of white dunes and gushing waves,” said state tourism secretary Vishal Dev to IANS.

Initially, shacks will be built in six sites, with the number of shacks to be raised subsequently, he said.

The government has decided to allow five shacks on the Puri-Konark marine route in Puri district and five more in Ganjam district’s Gopalpur beach.

Three shacks will be built on the Talsari-Udaipur beach front in Balasore district, and the same number will be built on the Paradeep sea beach in Jagatsinghpur district.

At least two shacks will be built on the beaches of Chandipur in Balasore and Pati Sonapur in Ganjam.

The tourism department is identifying suitable land for the shacks, which will be allotted on a three-year lease basis, in cooperation with the revenue and forest departments.

The state government will provide common infrastructure such as power, water, and sewage to the beach shacks that will be built in clusters in each of the locations.

The Excise Policy, 2021, currently allows serving liquor in beach shacks for tourism promotion. The OTDC will get an excise department licence for each location for the selected operators, subject to payment of an annual charge, a licence fee, and other fees.

The chosen operators will be responsible for developing the beach shacks on their own dime. They must ensure that the personnel hired are well-trained, courteous, and free of contagious diseases. The operators have been instructed to hire at least 75% of their manpower from the local community in order to provide jobs for locals.

The operator will be instructed to take corrective action if the quality of the facility/service is not determined to be sufficient. Furthermore, if the service quality is proven to be bad on a regular basis, the operator will be barred from operating, according to the sources.

Odisha boasts a 482-kilometer coastline with stunning beaches scattered over six districts with tremendous tourist potential.

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Rath Yatra 2021: 48-Hours curfew issued in Puri from July 11 under section 144.

by RTD Journal
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Puri: On Friday, the district administration stated to impose a 48-hour curfew in Puri town from July 11, 2021.
In order, the district administration stated shutdown with curfew will be imposed under Section 144 of CrPC in the jurisdiction Puri Town with effective from 8 PM of July 11, 2021, to 8 PM of July 13, 2021.
To prohibit a congregation of people because of Ratha Yatra 2021, the Puri district administration issued to impose a 48-hour curfew in Puri town from July 11, 2021.
All hotels, lodging, dharmasalas, and guesthouses on the Grand Road will not be allowed to open for tourists, devotees, and other people in their organizations. The order further said these establishments will vacate their broader, guests, and inmates by July 10, 2021.
During the period of curfew, for the area other than the Grand Road area of Puri town all shops will remain closed except medicine, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and optical shop. Besides, three entry points of Puri town i.e. Batagaon, Mangalaghat, and Grid Station Chhak will be sealed.

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