Mamata has an edge in ‘Temple War’; while BJP pitches for "Jai Shri Ram," Mamata focuses on "Jai Jagannath"

Mamata has an edge in ‘Temple War’; while BJP pitches for "Jai Shri Ram," Mamata focuses on "Jai Jagannath"

There is a growing conflict and temple war in West Bengal surrounding the inauguration of the Jagannath temple in Digha, a significant event that opened on April 30 during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The Bengal’s Jagannath Dham mirrors the renowned Puri Jagannath Temple, and its inauguration by Mamata is a strategic move in her political game. Is West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee trying to outsmart the BJP by presenting …

Jagannath temple in Digha becomes main source of tourist attraction - Goa Chronicle

Kolkata: Though steeped in controversy since its inauguration — ranging from allegations of using surplus neem wood from the Puri temple for idol carving to claims of dedicating it as Jagannath Dham — the Jagannath temple in Digha has drawn unprecedented crowds, becoming the primary attraction for visitors to the coastal town. With more than one lakh visitors on Sunday (May 3) — the highest since its inauguration on April 30 — the temple has see…