Odisha to copyright Jagannath temple rituals to protect traditional expressions: Puri's titular king

The Odisha government is seeking copyright protection for Lord Jagannath temple rituals. This move follows concerns about unauthorized ritual performances. ISKCON faced criticism for deviating from traditional dates. Objections arose regarding the Digha temple being named 'Jagannath Dham'. The government is also urged to appoint new members to the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee.