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In a decision aimed at enhancing the sanctity and spiritual atmosphere of the Puri pilgrimage town, the Odisha government has plans to completely ban liquor and meat sales along the Grand Road (Bada Danda) and around the country's lone Jagannath Dham.
The move is part of a broader initiative to transform Puri into a Pilgrimage City.
According to sources, Puri's iconic Grand Road, which leads to the Jagannath Temple, will soon see strict restrictions on the sale of alcohol and meat. Odisha Excise and Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced that no liquor shops or bars will be allowed within a two-kilometre radius of the 12t...