Puri Jagannath Temple Likely to Reopen in December

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is likely to re-open in mid-December for the devotees. A three-tier process has been put in place for its opening, said Dr. Krishan Kumar, Chief Administrator of the temple.

A proposal will be prepared by the administration comprising of the Chief Administrator, Puri Collector, SP and the Chhattisha Nijog. It will then be submitted to the State Government for approval.

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The next temple body meeting is scheduled to be held on November 21. The Jagannath Temple in Puri is shut since March 20, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.