Puri, Oct 12: A crucial meeting of the Chhatisha Nijog of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is scheduled to be held on October 14 to discuss and approve the ritual schedule for the upcoming Kartik month.

The meeting will take place at the Srimandir administrative office from 5 pm, under the chairmanship of the temple's Deputy Chief Administrator, who is also the Puri District Collector.

Representatives of all servitor associations are expected to attend the meeting to discuss important temple-related matters.Also Read:

One of the key items on the agenda is the approval of the Bala Dhupa ritual schedule for the Kartik month, which will be observed from October 22 to November 24 this year.

The Chhatisha Nijog is expected to review the proposed schedule and take the necessary decisions to ensure the smooth conduct of the daily rituals during the sacred month.

Kartik holds special religious significance for devotees of Lord Jagannath, with thousands of pilgrims expected to visit Puri to observe religious vows and seek the blessings of the deities.

The decisions taken at the meeting are expected to guide the conduct of the temple rituals during the month-long observance.