In a significant move to uphold the spiritual atmosphere surrounding the Jagannath Temple, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has announced that liquor shops will no longer be permitted within a 1-kilometer radius of Srimandir, including the iconic Bada Danda.

The decision comes as part of a broader policy aimed at protecting the sanctity of the temple and its surroundings. The Minister emphasized that sale of non-vegetarian food will also be prohibited on connecting lanes and bylanes leading to Bada Danda, reinforcing the cultural and religious ethos of the region.

“This is not just a regulatory step—it’s a commitment to preserving the spiritual purity of one of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites,” said Harichandan.

Once the new policy is officially implemented, strict enfor

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