Puri's Jagannath Temple closes public darshan for four hours on September 30
- Public darshan at the Jagannath Temple in Puri will be closed from 6 pm to 10 pm on September 30, the temple.
- The closure is due to the Banakalagi Niti, a sacred ritual involving the repainting of the deities' facial features.
- During the Banakalagi Niti, the temple's doors will be shut, and entry to the sanctum will not be permitted.
- The ritual, known as Srimukha Sringara, typically lasts four to five hours and is conducted by the Dutta Mahapatra tradition.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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