Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- Puri: Despite a slew of restrictions in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, extensive security arrangements have been placed in the pilgrim town of Puri in view of public rush on the holy occasion of Kartik Purnima on Monday.

On the occasion of Kartik Purnima, the Rajarajeswar Besha or the Golden Attire rituals of Lord Jagannath and his sibling dieties will also be held in Puri Srimandir. Unlike the Suna Besha during the Rath Yatra, the Holy Trinity will be dressed up in the golden glory on the Ratna Singhasana.

Puri district police have deployed 15 platoons of police force to beef up the security in the ancient town. An additional SP, seven DSPs, 50 officers have also been put on duty for the smooth observance of the...