Overview

• Shree Jagannath Temple Administration said Om Birla accepted its proposal during his visit to the Puri temple, with public confirmation posted by chief administrator Arabinda Padhee on X.
• One wheel each from Nandighosha, Debadalana and Darpadalana will be installed inside the new Parliament building in New Delhi.
• SJTA described the move as recognizing Odisha’s Jagannath heritage at a national site, while servitors welcomed it as a matter of pride.
• Specific timelines and installation procedures have not been announced, though the wheels will be transported to Delhi following temple protocols for sanctity.
• Similar chariot wheels are already displayed at the Odisha Legislative Assembly and the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar, reflecting an established precedent.