MANUAL-1 

Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

[Section-4 (1) (b) (I)]

1. Brief History and background of its establishment:

With a view to facilitate proper administration by preventing mismanagement thereof and its endowment, Govt. of Odisha passed "The Puri Shri Jagannath Temple (Administration) Act, 1952 (Odisha Act XIV of 1952)" with provision to prepare Record of Rights and duties of Sevaks and such other persons connected with the system of worship and management of the Temple. Subsequently a special Act known as "Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1954" (Odisha Act II of 1955) was enacted to reorganize the scheme of management. The Act came in to force from 27.12.1960.

2. Aim & Objectives of the Organization:

(i) To ensure proper performance of Seva Puja and of the daily & periodical nitis of the Temple as per R.O.R.
(ii) To provide facilities for proper performance of worship by the pilgrims.
(iii) To ensure safe custody of the funds & valuables & preservation and management of properties vested in temple.
(iv) To maintain proper discipline and proper hygienic condition in the Temple and ensure proper standard of cleanliness and purity in the offerings.
(v) To ensure that funds of the  specific and religious endowments are spent according to the wishes, so far as  may be known, of the donors.
(vi) To make provision for the payment of suitable emoluments to its salaried staff.

3. Mission/ Vision:

In its mission Shri Jagannath Temple Administration has taken over some developmental programme like- Imparting training for the sevaks, educating their children, Health Camps, catering. Smooth Darshan facilities to the devotees, Accommodation facilities at a moderate rate, cleaning and protecting the sacred tanks in Puri town, protecting the heritage of the place.

4.  Address of the main Office and Other Office:

Head Office:

Shri Jagannath Temple Office,
Grand Road, Puri, 752001
Ph No. (06752) 222001, 223002

5. Office Hour: 10 a.m to 5 p.m (Excluding Sunday & Govt. holiday).          

6. Branch Office:

(i) Shri Jagannath Temple Branch Office, Inside Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri
Office Hour: 6 a.m to 10 p.m
(ii) Shri Jagannath Temple Branch Office, At- Raja Bazar, Jatni, Dist: Khurda
Office Hour: 10 a.m to 5 p.m (Excluding Sunday & Govt. holiday)
(iii) Shri Jagannath Temple Branch Office, At - Lochapand, Shakti Nagar, Dist: Berhampur
Office Hour: 10 a.m to 5 p.m (Excluding Sunday & Govt. holiday)

7. Web Site: www. jagannath.nic.in

8. E-mail: jagannath@ori.nic.in