‘Dham’ Removed from Digha Jagannath Temple Name Within 24 Hours
Dham’ removed from Digha Jagannath Temple's name. Action taken within 24 hours of Suvendu Adhikari's remarks. Devotees had opposed the use of “Dham” for the Digha temple. Puri is widely regarded as the original Jagannath Dham. The issue has triggered widespread debate on social media.
Kolkata/Digha: In a significant development, the word “Dham” has been removed from the name of the Digha Jagannath Temple within 24 hours of a directive issued by opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari. The move was carried out by the West Bengal government amid growing controversy surrounding the temple's naming. The issue had sparked strong reactions from devotees, servitors, and Jagannath followers, who argued that in the Sanatan tradition, the status of “Jagannath Dham” is uniquely associated with Puri Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha. They maintained that granting the title “Dham” to the newly built temple in Digha could create confusion and hurt religious sentiments. Following Suvendu Adhikari’s public remarks and increasing pressure from various quarters, the state government removed the word “Dham” from the temple's official signage and references. The decision has now become a major topic of discussion across social media platforms and news channels, with many viewing it as a recognition of Puri’s unique religious and cultural significance in the Jagannath tradition.