Puri: Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee on Thursday visited the Gundicha Temple and reviewed ongoing and planned developmental activities in and around the temple.
During the visit, Puri District Collector and municipal officials accompanied the SJTA Chief to assess the progress of various works aimed at improving the temple’s surroundings.
As part of the developmental measures, all make-shift shops around the Gundicha Temple will be evicted to ensure unobstructed access and maintain cleanliness. The area will be beautified and kept clean, with special focus on preserving the temple’s traditional and spiritual ambience.
Officials also emphasized that no private events or functions will be permitted around the Gundicha Temple premises. The administration reiterated its commitment to preserving the sanctity of the temple surroundings while implementing long-term measures for better management and visitor experience.
