On the evening of February 26, at exactly 10 PM, the sacred Mahadeepa will be placed atop the temple’s crown, an event that draws thousands of devotees each year. For many, this is not just a ritual, ...

In a tragic incident at Odisha’s historic Lingaraj Temple, a priest fell from a height of 20 feet while carrying the Mahadeep, the sacred lamp, to the Sikhar (temple peak) as part of the ...

BHUBANESWAR: Even as the Lingaraj temple administration has decided to examine the circumstances that led to the accidental ...

Bhubaneswar: A day after a servitor fell from Lingaraj Temple while carrying the Mahadeepa atop the temple on Mahashivratri, ...

The BJP government in Odisha faces criticism from BJD and Congress over alleged mismanagement of festivals at Jagannath Temple in Puri and Lingaraj Temple in. Incidents, including servitor injuries, ...

A servitor suffered injuries after a fall at Shree Lingaraj temple during the Maha Shivratri ceremony. The mishap occurred when he was climbing with a torch. The 'Mahadeepa' was later placed atop the ...

BHUBANESWAR: The Opposition BJD and Congress on Thursday came down heavily on the state government for the mismanagement at ...

Bhubaneswar: A Lingaraj temple servitor's accidental fall while hoisting the Mahadeepa (sacred burning lamp) atop the shrine ...

The event experienced a momentary disruption as throngs of people created a brief jostling scenario near the main entrance, known as Singhadwara, leading to injuries for two female devotees.

A servitor fell while placing the Mahadeepa at Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar, during Maha Shivratri. A police officer and another servitor were also injured. All are hospitalised.

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD and Congress of Odisha Thursday accused the BJP government of mismanaging major festivals in ...