Bhubaneswar, April 19 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1745032466.webp
The annual Chandan Yatra in Puri will see a notable change with the prohibition of fireworks this year. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced a prohibition on the use of firecrackers during the annual festival, as a precautionary measure to avert any untoward incidents.
Furthermore, in a move to ensure the well-being of those participating, health insurance will be provided to both devotees and servitors involved in the yatra. Moreover, to further enhance safety, two first aid centres will be established at the outskirts of the Narendra Puskarini, the sacred pond integral to the festival.
This decision...