Puri: Amid much hue and cry over reopening of four doors of Puri Srimandir, Odisha Law Minister Jagannath Saraka today came out with a positive statement saying that doors will be reopened keeping in view the need of the devotees.<\/p>\n
On the sidelines of an event in Puri, Saraka said the district authorities and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) will take a decision this regard at right time. The decision will be taken on the demand and requirement of general public, he told media.<\/p>\n
Three doors of the shrine had remained closed since Covid lockdown period. Several outfits have been demanding reopening of all doors for convenience of devotees.<\/p>\n
Devotees are now allowed to enter the temple only through Singhadwar While the west gate, which was recently reopened, is meant for the entry of local residents.<\/p>\n
Two other gates -Ashwa Dwara or Horse Gate on South side and Hasti Dwara or Elephant Gate on North side are still closed.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and senior Congress leader Narasingha Mishra had also joined the devotees in demanding reopening of all doors of the temple.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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