World Class Jagannath Culture Complex: The government has decided to set up a world-class Shri Jagannath Museum, Library and Research Centre in Puri. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi made this announcement in this regard at Lok Seva Bhawan today. These institutions will be set up in one complex. The Shri Jagannath Museum will showcase Jagannath culture and history such as its mythological significance, history of temple construction from Nilavadhav, installation of the idol, Kanchi Vijay, Janiyatra, temple rituals, emotions between devotees and the Lord, etc.
All these events can be displayed through various paintings, sculptures, plaques, etc. Similarly, a library and Jagannath Culture Research Centre will be set up in this complex. This library will also have books related to Jagannath culture, Odia culture and tradition. This library will provide e-library facilities and readers will be able to get all kinds of reading material through e-library. This will definitely help in reviving Jagannath culture and literature.
Along with this, an auditorium with a capacity of about 300 seats will be built in this complex. Light and sound shows will be prepared in this auditorium every day. There are many stories and many topics related to Jagannath temple and Thakur. All these topics will be divided into different chapters and episodes will be prepared and presented in different languages such as Odia, Hindi, English and Bengali.
Apart from this, an open-air stage will also be built in this complex where artists and cultural institutions of the state can present various cultural programs. This project will strengthen and enrich Jagannath culture, tradition and literature and provide an opportunity for thousands of tourists visiting Puri Jagannath Dham to spend their free time. This will help give Puri a special place on the country’s tourism map.
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