The ‘Shodasha Upachara Puja’ (sixteen-step routine praise) has actually started at the effective Shakti Peethas throughout Odisha from Sunday. The routines have actually likewise started with the setup of Goddess’s spiritual pot (Ghat Sthapana) at the popular Chandi Temple in Cuttack.
The ‘Shodasha Upachara Puja’ started at the half-constructed temple from today. The temple entryway and other areas where discovered dipped in water and mud. Due to the continuous building work at the temple, the setup of the primary throne (Simhasana Bedi) for the Goddess might not be finished. This insufficient setup has actually triggered discontent amongst the priests and fans present at the temple.
The scenario stays delicate as enthusiasts reveal their discontentment over the incomplete plans, raising issues about the correct conduct of the advantageous routines.
Regardless of the passage of several years, the building work of the Cuttack Chandī temple stays insufficient. Beginning today, followers will have the unusual chance to have darshan of Maa Cuttack Chandi in intricate conventional clothing, together with the Shodasha Upachara Puja being carried out daily at the Shakti Peeth.
Countless fans are anticipated to check out the temple every day to look for the true blessings of the Goddess. The present condition of the temple raises severe issues. Due to insufficient building and construction of the sanctum (Simhasana Vedi), the idol of Maa CuttackChandī has actually been put briefly on a makeshift platform.
The entryway course to the temple is in an awful state, turning into a muddy, slippery track throughout rains, making gain access to challenging. There is no parking center close by, requiring enthusiasts to park their automobiles anywhere area is offered.
The external structure of the temple is weakening, with bricks and earth breaking down, exposing the structure to additional damage. The Yajna Mandap (sacrificial altar) and the Rosh Shala (cooking area for routine offerings) are likewise insufficient, positioning extra difficulties in carrying out appropriate praise.
“There are many problems in the temple. Where we will sit and worship? How the people will come? We are deeply concern about it. The promises given to us have not been fulfilled. It could be done in future. We are suffering with the anticipation that something better will happen in future,” stated Manoj Panda, priest of the temple.
“We will be satisfied with whatever amount of blessings we receive from the Goddess. The mud and water at the temple doesn’t seem good. I request the administration that people should not face any kind of problems,” stated Suneeta Panda, an enthusiast.
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The existing state of the temple requires instant intervention from authorities to make sure that the spiritual area is maintained appropriately for enthusiasts and the routines continue efficiently.
In 2022, the Odisha federal government had actually approved Rs 70 crore for the growth and advancement of the historical Cuttack Chandi Temple. The obligation for the building work was appointed to OBCC (Odisha Building & & Construction Corporation). More than 3 years have actually passed, and the job due date is quick approaching, yet no considerable development has actually been made.
The job has actually been spoiled by hold-ups, building flaws, and abnormalities, causing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being submitted in the High Court. Followers have actually revealed their deep discontentment over the degrading condition of the temple in the middle of continuous building and construction work.
“The devotees are finding mud and water at the entrance of the temple and other places as well. The administration should pay attention towards this,” stated Sagarika Panigrahi, a follower.
Agents of the building and construction company have actually declared that all essential steps are being taken, keeping in mind the sanctity of the temple, to guarantee that enthusiasts do not deal with any hassle throughout the continuous works.
“The Goddess is getting worshipped during the construction of the temple. We didn’t have much scopes to do anything. We have made arrangements for ‘Ghata Sthapana. We have put sand at places where water is getting collected for the smooth darshan of the devotees,” stated KK Pradhan, an OBCC authorities.