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Religion
Pilot Queue‑Darshan System at Puri Jagannath Temple Aims to Serve 8,000‑10,000 Devotees per Hour
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:21 AM
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The Jagannath Temple in Puri will soon trial a queue‑darshan system designed to accommodate up to 10,000 pilgrims per hour.
Puri’s iconic Jagannath Temple is set to launch a pilot queue‑darshan arrangement that will allow 8,000 to 10,000 devotees to view the deity each hour. The initiative, announced by temple authorities, aims to streamline the massive footfall that the shrine experiences, especially during major festivals.
The system will use a timed ticketing mechanism and designated viewing corridors, enabling pilgrims to maintain a safe distance while ensuring continuous access to the sanctum. Officials say the model is being tested ahead of the upcoming Rath Yatra, when visitor numbers typically surge.
If successful, the pilot could become a permanent feature, reducing congestion, improving crowd management, and enhancing the overall devotional experience for worshippers from across the country and abroad.
The system will use a timed ticketing mechanism and designated viewing corridors, enabling pilgrims to maintain a safe distance while ensuring continuous access to the sanctum. Officials say the model is being tested ahead of the upcoming Rath Yatra, when visitor numbers typically surge.
If successful, the pilot could become a permanent feature, reducing congestion, improving crowd management, and enhancing the overall devotional experience for worshippers from across the country and abroad.