Today, on 16th March: The Orissa High Court has postponed the hearing on the missing keys of Puri Jagannath Temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’ for two weeks in response to a PIL. The PIL seeks to present the Justice Raghubir Das Commission of Enquiry report in the state Assembly. The State Government requested two weeks to file an affidavit.
The Orissa High Court has ordered the revival of hereditary “Danadhyakshya” seva rights at the Puri Jagannath Temple, emphasizing the preservation of traditional practices and cultural heritage. The court directed the Temple Administration to reinstate these rights within three months, highlighting the injustice of ceasing the tradition due to financial constraints.