Finance
In celebration of the launch of the Srimandir Parikrama project, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared 17th January to be a public holiday.
The Srimandir Parikrama project will be inaugurated with great religious zeal and passion.
This project will be a unique visit to Odia Asmita. The Chief Minister has proclaimed January 17 as an official holiday so that the followers of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath, the darling god and the emblem of religious harmony as well as the Lord of the world, can joyfully take part in this event and worship to the Lord.
On 17th January, all state government offices, educational institutions, and colleges will be closed.
