Puri Temple to Close for 5 Hours on Friday for Lord Ram's Birth Rituals

• Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will be closed for five hours on Friday, March 27, 2026.
• The closure is for rituals marking the birth of Lord Ram, known as Shree Rama Janma Niti.
• Public darshan will be suspended from 5 pm to 10 pm after the Madhyana Bhog offering.
• Lord Jagannath is offered a special 'Jeuta Bhog' containing raw mango, ayurvedic herbs, and rice.
• This offering is made to alleviate simulated labor pains, as Lord Jagannath virtually gives birth to Lord Ram.