Puri, Oct 3: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced plans to establish a Digital Library in Puri to preserve the sacred Madala Panji, along with rare temple records, rituals, and palm-leaf manuscripts.
The initiative was shared by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. According to the information, the Digital Library will serve as a repository of centuries-old records, offering digital access to devotees and researchers worldwide.
“With the blessings of Mahaprabhu, SJTA is going to set up a Digital Library to preserve rare temple records, rituals, the sacred Madala Panji, palm-leaf manuscripts and more, while providing digital access to devotees and researchers. This unique initiative seeks to safeguard the timeless heritage of Shree Jagannatha Temple,” the post read.
The Madala Panji, regarded as the temple’s chronicle, has been maintained for centuries and records historical events, rituals, and administrative details of the Jagannath Temple. Preservation of such invaluable manuscripts through digital archiving is expected to ensure their protection for future generations while also promoting wider accessibility.
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