Puri Jagannath Temple

Unholy row: Why non-Hindus won't be allowed on Lord Jagannath's chariot

The question got a fresh lease of life this year when eminent Italian born Oidissi dancer Ileana Citaristi was allegedly assaulted by two servitors.

Jagannath Temple Sevayats: From petty harassment to big time murder

Harassment and loot of devotees is now passé. A section of the sevayats (servitors) in the holy Jagannath Temple in Puri has now graduated to bigger things: land deals, drug peddling, politics and even murder.

Puri Jagannath temple entry rules draw flak

"Only Orthodox Hindus are allowed," a signboard hanging from the Lion's Gate of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri has triggered many a controversy in the past and it continues to draw myriad reactions even today.

Swami Agnivesh