Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has announced that the line darshan system will start in the Puri Jagannath Temple from September 15. The temple administration is ready for this implementation, pending formation of the managing committee.
Background and Challenges
- Purpose of Line Darshan: To enable orderly darshan of Mahaprabhu amid huge crowds.
- Previous Delays: Implementation date pushed back repeatedly; system not implemented even after 10 months despite new government's promise.
- Current Arrangements: Devotees enter via Singhdwara, exit through other gates; plans for separate queues for men, women, differently-abled, children, elderly.
Concerns with Line Darshan Implementation
- Family Separation Doubts: Concerns on how men and women of a family will manage in separate lines.
- Crowd Control Challenge: Old darshan system in place poses challenges for crowd control in upcoming Parvan season.