Archive · 21 Jul 2026
FIR against portal for fake VIP darshan
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration in Puri has warned people about fake ads offering VIP darshan for money.
They filed a police report against a website called 'eoodisha' for tricking devotees.
The temple officials say there is no such VIP darshan service, and everyone must wait in the general queue.
The police are investigating and will take action.
Special security is also in place for the Hera Panchami ritual at the Gundicha Temple.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration lodged a complaint against portal 'eoodisha' for fake VIP darshan ads.
No VIP darshan facility exists at the temple, and no authorization has been given for such services.
The portal allegedly advertised privileged access to the temple for a payment starting August 1.
Chhatisa Nijoga clarified that there is no online ticketing system for general or VIP entry.
Special security arrangements are in place for the Hera Panchami rituals at the Gundicha Temple.
- Who
- Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Portal 'eoodisha'
- What
- FIR lodged against portal for fake VIP darshan advertisements
- When
- During the annual Rath Yatra
- Where
- Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha
- Why
- To caution the public against fraudulent advertisements offering VIP darshan on payment
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration
Portal 'eoodisha'
Existence of VIP darshan facility
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration
There is no provision for VIP darshan on payment at the Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri.
Portal 'eoodisha'
The portal 'eoodisha' claims to offer privileged access to the temple in exchange for money.
- Temple
- Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Portal
- eoodisha
- Complaint Lodged
- Singhadwar police station
- Officer on Special Duty (Security)
- Hemanta Kumar Padhi
- Central Range Inspector General of Police
- Satyajit Naik
- Chhatisa Nijoga President
- Janardan Pattajoshi Mohapatra
- Event
- Annual Rath Yatra
- Ritual
- Hera Panchami