Puri Srimandir Queue Ramp Set for Major Improvements Ahead of Margasira Launch
Puri: The proposed queue ramp system for Puri Srimandir is set to undergo several modifications before its official implementation during the upcoming Margasira month, temple authorities have said.
According to Arabinda Padhee, Chief Administrator of the temple, practical issues identified during the trial phase prompted authorities to recommend changes to the system.
The suggestions have already been communicated to the Odisha government for necessary action.
The collapsible queue ramp, developed with technical support from IIT Bhubaneswar, is planned to be installed between the Garuda Stambha and Bahara Katha area of the temple.
The system has been designed to streamline the movement of devotees while ensuring smooth conduct of daily rituals.
Officials said the structure is expected to accommodate approximately 8,000 to 10,000 pilgrims per hour, significantly improving crowd management during peak periods.
The elevated design will also provide devotees with a better view of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra while waiting in queues.
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan clarified that the ramp does not have any manufacturing defects.
He noted that the proposed modifications are based on practical feedback and suggestions received from temple authorities to improve operational efficiency.
The project could not be installed during the busy Kartika month due to high pilgrim turnout.
Authorities now plan to complete the necessary modifications and roll out the revised system during Margasira, subject to approval from the Chhatisa Nijog and the Shreemandir Managing Committee.
Temple stakeholders have emphasised that all recommended changes should be incorporated before the system becomes operational, ensuring a seamless and comfortable darshan experience for devotees visiting the 12th-century shrine.
