The Latest Breaking News from Puri

Why Sudarshan Chakra Lost His Pride Before Jagannath

At the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, devotees notice something unusual almost immediately. Sudarshan Chakra, traditionally imagined as a spinning divine weapon, is worshipped in a pillar-like form beside Lord Jagannath. Why does the powerful Sudarshan Chakra appear this way? According to a popular traditional story, the answer is connected…

MyLifeXP · 13h ago

74 more villages in Odisha declared 'tsunami ready' under UNESCO programme, total reaches 100

Odisha has declared 74 more coastal villages “tsunami ready” under the UNESCO-IOC programme, taking the total number of recognised villages in the state to 100. The recognition followed field verification in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapada, Puri and Jagatsinghpur, focusing on tsunami awareness, preparedness and response. Odisha has identified 381 coastal villages…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Odisha declares Puri 'red zone,' bans fishing and sea bathing

Puri has issued a red zone alert for the next two days in response to forecasts of heavy rainfall and disrupted marine conditions. Lifeguards have been deployed in various sectors along the beach and tourists have been banned from bathing in the sea. Fisheries Department officials have directed fishermen to…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

7 Beautiful Krishna Traditions India Celebrates Differently

What does Janmashtami look like across India? In one place, thousands cheer as a human pyramid reaches a hanging pot. Somewhere else, tiny Krishna footprints are drawn from the doorway. In Udupi, a colourful procession brings Krishna’s childhood stories to life, while Kerala celebrates the festival as Ashtami Rohini. These…

MyLifeXP · Aug 31

What Ikat Fabric Actually Is and Why Every Indian Woman Should Own One Honest Piece

The Fabric That Is Dyed Before It Becomes ClothMost printed fabrics are woven first, then coloured. Ikat reverses that sequence entirely. The threads, warp, weft, or both, are tied, resist-dyed, and dried before a single pass through the loom. By the time the weaver sits down, the pattern already lives…

Times Life · Aug 22

3 Adi Shankaracharya Teachings on Focus and Mastery That Beat Any Productivity App

The problem Shankaracharya actually solvedAdi Shankaracharya walked from Kerala to Kashmir and back, twice, before he was thirty-two. He debated the sharpest philosophical minds of his era, wrote commentaries on the Brahmasutras, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, and established four mathas at Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri, and Joshimath. He did…

Times Life · Aug 5

Odisha Police rescue 17,590 missing women, children from Jan to June this year

Odisha Police successfully rescued 17,590 missing individuals during a special drive. This significant operation reunited 12,177 women and 5,413 children with their families. Puri district reported the highest number of women and children rescued during this period. The drive also included individuals whose disappearances were previously unreported. Authorities are intensifying…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Why Jagannath's Bhog Isn't Mahaprasad Until This Ritual

Millions of devotees visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri every year to receive its world-famous Mahaprasad. But very few know one extraordinary truth. Lord Jagannath's sacred offering is not considered Mahaprasad the moment it is offered to Him. A hidden ritual, performed quietly inside the temple, transforms the offering into…

MyLifeXP · Aug 1

Why Is It Necessary to Do Char Dham Yatra in Hinduism?

Every year, when the Char Dham temples open for devotees, the roads to the Himalayas fill with people from every part of the country. Some are elderly and have waited years for this moment. Some travel with their parents or children, while others begin the journey alone with nothing but…

MyLifeXP · Jul 25

Puri railway station gets AI-powered robot ahead of Bahuda Yatra

The East Coast Railway has introduced an AI robotic surveillance system at Puri station. This advanced technology will assist security personnel during the upcoming Bahuda Yatra festival. The robotic platform, named DSC ARJUN, offers 24/7 intelligent monitoring and crowd analysis. It can detect unattended baggage and suspicious activities, enhancing passenger…

The Economic Times · Jul 22