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The newly consecrated Jagannath Temple in Digha, West Bengal, termed 'Jagannath Dham' by the state government, has triggered controversy and become a subject of debate.
A contingent of servitors from Puri Srimandir was reportedly invited on the occasion of the temple's ceremonial inauguration, igniting discussions about propriety. Key concerns surround the introduction of 'Brahma Sthapana' into the stone idols - a deviation from established ritualistic norms, according to senior Daitapati servitor Ramachandra Das Mahapatra.
The Jagannath temple in Digha spans over a 20-acre property, costing Rs 250 crore in total, with architectu...