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The Tussle for Temple Turf

The Tussle for Temple Turf

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

West Bengal’s newly built Jagannath Dham, constructed at a cost of ₹250 crore in the coastal town of Digha as a replica of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, has triggered a row between the two States, finds Shiv Sahay Singh. The temple has cultural and religious significance for those in India’s east, but is also being politically pushed as a counter to what is perceived as the BJP’s ‘north Indian’ Lord Ram See the Story

PIL filed in Calcutta HC for probe into funding of Jagannath Temple in Digha

PIL filed in Calcutta HC for probe into funding of Jagannath Temple in Digha

The petition alleges that the temple is being run under the pretence of a private trust, while the donation address provided is reportedly that of HIDCO (Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation), a government entity.Read Article

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

Inauguration · Digha

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

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

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 …See the Story

Odisha’s Majhi writes to Mamata, says don’t call new temple ‘Jagannath Dham’

Coverage: 2 sources

Majhi asked Bengal to avoid using ‘Jagannath Dham’ in official documents, communications, or promotional materials for the Digha temple.Narendra Modi · Digha See the Story

Bizarre error sneaks into Bengal govt's Jagannath temple ad

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A navigation map in a double-spread advertisement on the Jagannath temple in Digha issued by the West Bengal government and carried across India by newspapers had an embarrassing mistake. A location on the map read 'Female Vibrators in Digha'. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Jagannathdham in Digha took place on April 30 in the presence of CM Mamata Banrjee. The temple has been seen as an outreach to Hindus.Digha · Digha Read Article

Mamata donates ₹5 lakh broom for Jagannath temple, participates in yagna ahead of inauguration

60% Right coverage: 5 sources

The inaugural programme of the Jagannath temple at Digha will be held Wednesday after which the gates of the temple will be opened for the general publicMamata Banerjee · Digha See the Story

Heavy police deployment for inauguration of Jagannath temple in Bengal’s Digha

Kolkata, April 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Digha, a seaside resort city in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal, will be wrapped under a thick blanket of security for three days, beginning April 28, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Lord Jagannath Temple. On April 30, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the inauguration programme on the occasion of Akshyay Tritiya. The Chief Minister will reach Digha from Kolkata on April 28. On Ap…Inauguration · Digha See the Story

Jagannath Temple Digha: Mamata Banerjee to donate Rs 5,00,001 for golden broom

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that the senior officials of the West Bengal administration must learn from the Mahakumbh accident in Uttar Pradesh and take necessary measures to avoid any mishap during the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple, in Digha on April 29-30. Addressing a meeting at the state secretariat, Nabanna, to review […]Mamata Banerjee · Digha See the Story

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