People Lit Diyas after Odisha Cabinet Approves Special Law for Lingaraj Temple

Bhubaneswar: Hours after the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, approved Shri Lingaraj Temple Ordinance in line with Sri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955, people welcomed the move.

People of from all walks of life rejoiced over the decision and lit diyas lit infront of Lingaraj Temple this evening.

During his visit to Lingaraj Temple on December 2 to review progress of various projects taken up under the Ekamra project, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik promised to bring a special Act to govern Lingaraj Temple in line with Sri Jagannath Temple of Puri.

Exactly 12 days after this, Odisha Cabinet headed by the Chief Minister has passed an ordinance called Shri Lingaraj Temple Ordinance, 2020.

The State Cabinet approved Shri Lingaraj Temple Ordinance in line with Sri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 for the day-to-day management of the 11th century shrine.

The 11th century shrine is presently governed by Odisha Hindu Religious Endowment Act. The Lingaraj Temple Act will help in better execution of rituals and management.

As per Lingaraj Temple Act, a Managing Committee of 15 members will be formed and empowered to manage affairs of the temple including seva-puja and nitis. The Committee will administer the temple & its properties including temples outside the premises and Mathas.