Puri Jagannath Temple Servitor Suspended for Delay in Rituals - OrissaPOST

Puri Jagannath temple servitor suspended for delay in rituals - OrissaPOST

Puri: The authorities of Shree Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri have suspended a servitor for three months for alleged dereliction of duty that led to a delay in performing rituals at the 12th-century shrine February 28. In a statement, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief administrator Arabinda Padhee said two other servitors, also accused of being negligent of duty, were also warned that they would face action for any misconduct…

Odisha: Puri Jagannath temple servitor suspended over delay in rituals

Bhubaneswar: The authorities of Jagannath temple at Odisha’s Puri town have initiated disciplinary action against a servitor in connection with delay in rituals at the shrine on February 28. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has placed Khuntia servitor Ramkrushna Khuntia under suspension for three months for indiscipline.  Khuntia has been barred from performing the rituals at the shrine during his suspension period, said the SJTA…