Jagannath Temple Is Safe, Says Puri Gajapati While Seeking Cooperation For Heritage Corridor Project

Puri: Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb on Monday assured that the Puri Heritage Corridor Project poses no threat to the 12th-century Jagannath Temple here.

“The temple managing committee was involved while the concept plan was prepared and also gave its approval to the architectural design of the project. The work on it has now begun and both the central and the state governments should take it forward,” he said.

Seeking cooperation of everyone for smooth implementation of the project, he said, “Mahaprabhu doesn’t belong to any individual, group or party. He belongs to all. Together, we should strive to solve any problem arising in the work.”

Gajapati Maharaj also appealed to people not to resort to any agitations against the project, when he said aims to transform the Pilgrim Town into an international place of heritage while providing amenities to the devotees and ensuring the safety of the temple.

“The project will leave an impact globally,’ he added.