Puri, May 3 -- Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has written a letter to the Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple, Arabinda Kumar Padhee to conduct an internal inquiry into the naming of Digha Temple as 'Jagannath Dham', the participation of Puri Temple sevayats in the consecration ceremony, and the use of "Daru Katha" for idol construction.

The minister believes these actions have offended the sentiments of Lord Jagannath's devotees and the people of Odisha.

Recently, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the newly constructed Shri Jagannath Temple in Digha.

Later, in a post on X, CM Banerjee shared the first glimpse of Lord Jagannath enshrined in the temple.

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