Puri (SunstarTV Bureau): Orissa High Court on Wednesday has refused to intervene in the State Government’s decision to allow the car festival of Lord Jagannath only in Puri this year.
Earlier, written petitions were filed in the HC seeking permission for holding of the festival at multiple temples, including Baldevjew in Kendrapada district. However, the court refused to intervene in the matter by quashing all the pleas.
Pertaining to mention here that in this month, the state Government cancelled Ratha Jatra in all parts of the state, except Puri in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. However, rituals relating to the annual festival may be performed in the respective temple premises.
Like last year, Ratha Jatra in Puri will be held sans devotees and in adherence to all COVID-19 safety norms.
