A proposal has reportedly been moved for 2 underpasses on the Badadanda (Grand Highway) to streamline motion and darshan by devotees and native residents at Puri Srimandir.
As per stories, two proposals on this regard have been moved by the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC).
Nonetheless, questions are being raised if the 2 tasks will take concrete form as a result of sure permissions are required from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) whereas the security side of the temple is to be weighed, mentioned sources.
As per stories, one such underpass has been proposed from Srikrushna Cinema Corridor Chhak to Dolabedi Nook and the opposite is from Dolabedi Nook to Badachhata Chhak.
Presently, a check-gate sort system is operational close to Dolabedi Nook. The check-gate usually stays closed, inflicting difficulties for devotees and native residents in free motion. They get caught for hours.
Durga Dasmohapatra, a member of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) mentioned, “This proposal was simply mentioned at a gathering. It’s going to take time for finalisation. There can be a survey on the proposal and its professionals and cons can be assessed. In addition to, some permissions are required.”
DB Garnaik, the superintending archaeologist of the ASI mentioned, “There was a proposal for a construction to ease motion of devotees. That place comes beneath a prohibited space. Any sort of construction will hamper the view of the temple. We had informed them to have an underground move. That won’t hamper view and solely facilitate motion.”
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Senior Servitor Binayak Dasmohapatra mentioned, “The plan to construct underpasses beneath Badadanda shouldn’t be potential in any respect. That may solely be potential beneath Sridananda. The Badadanda will bear the load of three chariots and hundreds of devotees through the Rath Yatra.”
Nonetheless, Pradip Sahu, the Srimandir administrator (Improvement), mentioned, “There isn’t a such proposal about underpasses. Conferences can be held and if any determination is taken, then you’ll be knowledgeable about it.”
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