Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan voiced concern over the long waiting hours at the Jagannath temple in Puri and the alleged negligence of the temple administration in addressing the issue.
Harichandan drew the attention of the temple management committee and the state government to the plight of the pilgrims and devotees.
The Governor, who hails from Odisha, was on a visit to the state to attend the birth anniversary programme of Dr Harekrushna Mahatab.
He told the media that it was very painful to see devotees standing for long hours in queues to have a darshan of Lord Jagannath.
While people are made to stand for five to six hours in scorching sun and rain, there is no arrangement for them. It is the responsibility of the administration to take care of the elderly, he said.