Shankarcharya is the greatest guru in the society. I am blessed to be a part of the holy celebration. It is indeed a sacred experience for me,” said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the valedictory function of the International Bidwata Sangosthi event here on Saturday, which was organised on the occasion of 25th anniversary of ‘Pattabhiseka’ of Puri Sankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati.
Police made elaborate security arrangements for the Chief Minister’s visit deploying 10 platoons of forces to prevent any untoward incident. Seven persons were detained by cops for trying to show black flags during the CM’s visit.
Besides the Chief Minister, Nepal King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev attended the event for the last two days. The king will visit the Shree Jagannath Temple on Sunday.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has banned ‘darshan’ by devotees between 9 am and 12 pm on account of Nepal king’s visit to the temple.
The temple authorities have made elaborate arrangements for the king’s visit. As per the schedule, the gate of the temple will be opened at 3 am followed by ‘Mangala Alati’ and Bhoga Mandap rituals at 9.30 am. The temple will be cleansed with sacred water at 10 am.
The king will enter the shrine through the south gate and will offer prayers to Bata Ganesh and Goddess Sarba Mangala first. later, he will have darshan of the holy trinity near ‘Garuda Stambha’ before entering the sanctum sanctorum through Jay Bijay gate. Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Dev will usher him to the Ratna Singhashan of the deities, informed sources.