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Final month, the Japan Journalists’ Affiliation stated it might impose a costume code for worshipers beginning January 1
Jagannath Temple authorities in Puri have introduced an entire ban on consumption of tobacco-related merchandise like paan and gutka on the premises of the Twelfth-century shrine from January 1, 2024.
The choice on this regard was introduced by Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Ranjan Kumar Das.
Das stated the ban can be strictly enforced on devotees, servants and temple employees.
Consciousness on non-consumption of paan and gutkha can be carried out on the temple premises in November and December, whereas the ban will come into impact from January 1. He instructed reporters on Tuesday {that a} penalty could be imposed on violators.
The SJTA has additionally written to the Chhattisa Nijog (Supreme Servants Authority) on the problem.
Though there was a provision for punishment for consuming such objects contained in the temple advanced, nobody was adhering to the rule, a letter to the servants stated.
Final month, the Japan Journalists’ Affiliation stated it might impose a costume code for worshipers beginning January 1.
Das stated folks carrying semi-vegetals, shorts, ripped denims, skirts and sleeveless attire won’t be allowed to enter the temple.
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First printed: November 14, 2023 | 11:11 pm he
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