Puri , Jan 17: The much-awaited Shree Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor Project is all set to be opened to the public today.
Devotees in large numbers have started flocking to the pilgrim town, which has been adorned with flowers and decorative lights. The ‘Maha Yajna,’ which began on Makar Sankranti will be concluded today.
Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb will perform the ‘Purna Ahuti’ while Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will dedicate the project to devotees.
Schools in Odisha will also remain shut today in view of the inauguration of the Srimandir Parikrama Project.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared a government holiday in the state to witness the grand opening of the corridor.