Puri: The Puri Srimandir in Odisha will remain closed for four hours today, informed Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA).
Reportedly, the SJTA decided to shut the temple for the Paita Lagi ritual of the deities.
As per the ‘Paita Lagi’ ritual, the servitors will cover the body of the deities with a special silk cloth called ‘Basunga Patta’ on which sandalwood paste will be rubbed subsequently.
The ritual will be carried out by the servitors at the second Bhoga Mandap of the temple from 4 pm.
Notably on April 24, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has presented an annual budget of Rs 237.58 crore for 2022-23 financial year. This budget is Rs 47.24 crore more than that of the previous financial year.
The budget will be taken up for approval at the next meeting which is scheduled to be held today.
Ms Kalinga