An unpaid contractor removes laser lights from Sri Jagannath temple in Puri.

The residents and devotees of Puri, a holy town, were outraged by the recent incident of laser lights being switched off. These lights were originally installed to highlight the magnificent Sri Jagannath Temple and had been a source of joy for the past two days. In addition to this, several other lights were also removed from the Parikrama corridor, leaving the area shrouded in darkness.

Those who were taking a leisurely stroll around the Parikrama corridor were taken aback by this sudden change and compared it to a change of guards in the government. According to sources, ten laser lights were carefully placed at the four corners of the temple to illuminate it at night, creating a breathtaking spectacle. The entire Parikrama corridor was also adorned with lights, making it a sight to behold. Visitors were captivated by the beautiful temple and its surroundings, all thanks to the lights that were installed on the day of the Parikrama project's inauguration.

However, the sudden removal of these lights left the devotees in shock as the once vibrant Parikrama corridor turned into a dark, desolate place. When contacted by the media, the district collector Sudhansu Shankar Swain refused to comment on the matter. On the other hand, the Sri Jagannath temple's Public Relations Officer, Jitendra Patnaik, stated that the lights were taken away by the contractor due to non-payment.

Sources reveal that the contractor, who was responsible for setting up the special lights for the inauguration, decided to remove them as he feared not receiving his payment from the new government. Local media personnel and residents have even brought this issue to the attention of the Odisha Governor, Raghubar Das, during his visit to Puri, requesting him to intervene in the matter. The residents and devotees remain hopeful that a solution will be found soon and the beautiful lights will once again illuminate the holy town of Puri.

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