Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- With the New Year approaching, the Sri Jagannath Temple administration, along with the Puri district authorities, is taking comprehensive measures to ensure the orderly darshan of Lord Jagannath for the expected large turnout of devotees.
To manage the crowds, the temple administration has put in place extensive arrangements including CCTV surveillance inside and outside the temple, additional lighting, communication systems, traffic management, and designated parking areas.
Police personnel will be deployed in large numbers to maintain security and crowd discipline.
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the preparations in a meeting on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of organized darshan during the New Year ce...