West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple in Digha on April 30, 2025, coinciding with Akshaya Tritiya. The temple, modeled after Puri’s Jagannath Temple, is a significant cultural and religious addition to the coastal town.​

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• Inauguration Date: April 30, 2025 (Akshaya Tritiya)
• Location: Digha, West Bengal
• Chief Guest: CM Mamata Banerjee
• Temple spans 20-22 acres near the seashore
• Construction cost: Approximately ₹250 crore
• Features include guest accommodations, administrative buildings, and facilities for self-help groups
• Temple management by a trust led by the Chief Secretary, including priests from ISKCON, Sanatan Trust, and local communities
• Main idol crafted from wood; marble idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra also present
• Daily rituals to include flag hoisting, similar to Puri’s traditions
• First Rath Yatra from Digha to commence in 2025