Devotees visiting to Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri has welcome the decision of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) to enforce a dress code for devotees from January 1, 2024 in the temple premises.
Among these sacred sites, the age-old temple in Kaithal, Haryana, witnessed a significant influx of devotees, as they came together to mark the beginning of this auspicious festival.
Devotees thronged the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Sunday, the first day of Shardiya Navratri. Long queues of devotees were seen inside the temple premises to worship goddess Durga and her nine incarnations.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Odisha's Puri has decided to strictly enforce a dress code for devotees from January 1, 2024 in the Jagannath temple.
Revenue Minister Atishi said, "Chhath Puja festival is associated with the faith of lakhs of people, and the Kejriwal government is determined to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the devotees while worshipping. All the concerned officials have been directed to ensure that."
Delhi Police on Wednesday said it arrested a self-styled religious preacher in connection with two cases of sexual assault filed on the complaints of two women devotees.
One of the primary concerns highlighted by Sikh devotees is the deteriorating structural condition of a Gurudwara associated with the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev.