The proposed ramp design for introducing a queue-based darshan system at the Natamandap of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is likely to undergo changes after the temple management committee rejected the existing design.
The decision was taken following a review of the proposed design at IIT Bhubaneswar. The temple management committee raised objections to the steps incorporated into the design, stating that they could create difficulties during the daily rituals and religious ceremonies of Lord Jagannath.
The committee also expressed concerns that the proposed steps could affect the movement of devotees and disrupt the smooth management of darshan inside the temple.
It was decided that the design would be revised to address these concerns before being submitted for another round of review. The final decision on implementing the ramp project will be taken only after approval from the Shree Jagannath Temple Management Committee.
Steps in Ramp Design Raise Concerns
The temple management committee has specifically objected to the steps included in the proposed ramp structure.
According to committee members, the steps could create operational difficulties during the daily rituals and traditional ceremonies of the deities. They may also affect the movement of devotees inside the temple premises.
Considering the religious significance of the temple, the committee has emphasised that the proposed infrastructure must not interfere with the traditional rituals and daily practices.
IIT Bhubaneswar Entrusted with Ramp Design
The ramp is being planned as part of the proposed queue-based darshan system at the Shree Jagannath Temple to ensure better crowd management and provide convenience to devotees.
The construction agency, Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation (OBCC), had entrusted IIT Bhubaneswar with the responsibility of preparing the ramp design.
Before finalising the design, its practical feasibility and impact on the temple’s daily operations are being examined.
In this connection, members of the temple management committee and senior servitors reviewed the proposed ramp structure. Special attention was given to ensuring that the construction and eventual implementation of the facility would not disrupt the daily rituals of the deities.
Queue Darshan System Aimed at Better Crowd Management
With the number of devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple increasing, the need for an organised queue-based darshan system has become more important.
Temple management committee members believe that a proper queue system could help regulate the movement of devotees and improve the overall darshan experience.
However, they have stressed that devotees’ convenience cannot come at the cost of the temple’s centuries-old traditions and religious practices.
The revised ramp design will be reviewed once again. Only after receiving the approval of the temple management committee will a final decision be taken regarding the construction of the ramp and implementation of the queue darshan system.
All eyes are now on the revised design and the next decision of the temple management committee.
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