Puri, July 15: In a bid to avoiding mishaps, Shree Jagannath Temple Admin banned use of mobile phones on Raths, during the Bahuda Yatra.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Sunday issued directives in this connection.
The directives read, in view of the mishap came up during the Adapa Mandap Bije where Lord Balabhadra fell down on the scores of servitors, using cell phones by the servitors or the SJTA officials associated with the Bahuda Yatra will remain banned.
Stricter actions will be initiated against the offenders in case mobiles are found on the Raths or any mishap caused thereof during the occasion, read the notice.