Crowd Management / Puri Jagannath Temple to introduce ‘Dhadi Darshan’ system before New Year

Puri, Nov 6: The Odisha government is set to introduce a dedicated queue darshan system after the holy month of Kartika and before the New Year at the Puri Jagannath Temple to ensure safe and well-organised darshan for lakhs of devotees visiting the shrine every year.

The project is being executed by the Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation (OBCC) with the objective of streamlining crowd management and enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience.

Under the proposed system, devotees will be able to have darshan through eight ramps simultaneously. The arrangement is expected to bear peaceful darshan for nearly 10,000 devotees per hour, significantly improving crowd management and reducing waiting time.

Preparations for implementing the new arrangement have reached their final stage, Odisha Minister of Law, Works, and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan said.

According to the minister, the Chhatisha Nijog and the SJTA will soon inspect the arrangements. The system will be implemented following their review.

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The Jagannath Temple attracts thousands of devotees daily, and the number rises significantly during festivals and special occasions.

Considering the increasing footfall, the state government has undertaken the development of a dedicated queue system to facilitate orderly movement of devotees.

The state government has reiterated its commitment to improving infrastructure and visitor facilities around the 12th-century shrine.