Tempest over Temples: Mamata Banerjee Defends Digha's Jagannath Dham

Tempest over Temples: Mamata Banerjee Defends Digha's Jagannath Dham

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed controversy over naming a new Digha temple 'Jagannath Dham', emphasizing respect for the Puri shrine. Despite Odisha's objections, Banerjee underscored her dedication to religious practices and humanity, respecting Puri Gajapati King Dibyasingha Deb's views.

Puri seer accuses Mamata of exploiting Lord Jagannath's name - OrissaPOST

Puri: The Puri seer Thursday accused the West Bengal government of misusing the name of Lord Jagannath for commercial gains rather than religious devotion. Addressing a press conference here, the Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, said, “The West Bengal government is misusing the name of Lord Jagannath for commercial purposes. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not have the religious sentiment required to name the…

Shankaracharya on Digha Jagannath Temple: Mamata emphasizes trade not devotion

Puri, June 26: While the newly crafted Jagannath Temple at Digha in West Bengal, has triggered a debate before the spiritual Gurus, Shankaracharya, the seer of the Gobardhan Mutt Puri has opened up on the issue on the eve of the Car Festival, set to draw devotees from nuke & corner of the world.With crafting a replica of Puri Jagannath Temple at Digha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee aims trade but not the tradition of true devotion.R…