Puri (Odisha) [India], November 24 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stone for Shri Jagannath temple "Parikrama Prakalpa" (Heritage Corridor Project) in Puri on Wednesday.

"Today is a historic day for all Jagannath Bhakts all over the world and indeed a sacred day for the people of Odisha," said CM Patnaik after laying foundations stone.

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Jagannath Temple in Puri on August 23 has been re-opened for devotees after a gap of about four months in adherence to the COVID guidelines, said Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA) on Monday. (ANI)

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