Overview
- The Suna Besha ritual on July 6 concluded smoothly under unprecedented security enhancements with no major incidents reported.
- Around 15 lakh devotees witnessed the deities in golden attire featuring nearly 208 kilograms of gold jewelry on their chariots.
- More than 10,000 security personnel, including 6,150 Odisha Police and 800 CAPF members, supported by over 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras and drones, managed crowd control.
- Odisha Police issued an X alert warning that city parking is nearing capacity and directing vehicles to Talabania and Sterling lots as waits at Batagaon and Maltipatpur extend.
- Preparations are underway for the Niladri Bije ceremony on July 8, when the deities will re-enter the Sri Jagannath Temple to conclude the festival.