Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who usually visits the Jagannath Temple in Puri on the New Year Day, prayed to the Lord from his residence Naveen Niwas this year.
A video of this has gone viral in the state.
The temple was closed on Sunday for public in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation.
The Chief Minister also greeted the people on New Year on Twitter and said he prayed to Lord Jagannath for prosperity of all people and progress of the State.