Habisha Brata to Begin on October 7

Puri is preparing for the annual Habisha Brata, a month-long religious observance that begins on October 7. Devotees, popularly known as Habishyalis, will stay in the holy city for an entire month to observe strict rituals and devotion to Lord Jagannath.

District Administration Holds Preparatory Meeting

To ensure smooth arrangements, a preparatory meeting was held at the Puri Circuit House under the chairmanship of the District Collector. Officials discussed logistics, security, health facilities, and essential amenities for the devotees.

The Collector emphasized that serving the Habishyali mothers is a matter of faith and responsibility, and directed all departments to ensure their comfort and safety.

Online Registration for Devotees

As in previous years, this year too, online registration will be made mandatory for devotees participating in the Brata. Public awareness campaigns will be carried out through different media channels to spread the message.

Comprehensive Arrangements for Devotees

Arrangements are being made for:

• Safe accommodation of devotees

• Religious activities like discourses, bhajans, and pala performances

• Medical facilities, sanitation, and drinking water supply

• Volunteer support to assist devotees throughout the observance

Relevant departments and officials have been assigned responsibilities for these tasks.

Security and Crowd Management

Special attention will be given to crowd management during darshan of Lord Jagannath. The police department and volunteers will work in coordination to ensure discipline, security, and smooth darshan for devotees.

Key Officials Present

The meeting was attended by the Additional District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer of Zilla Parishad, Executive Officer, Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Development, and senior municipal officers.