Bhubaneswar: The Sattwalipi Committee of the Lingaraj Temple has submitted a set of recommendations aimed at streamlining rituals and strengthening the administration of the historic shrine. The committee’s second interim report was presented to Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Monday.
The panel, comprising Justice Dr. Durga Prasanna Choudhury as chairman and Professor Prafulla Kumar Mishra as a member, has put forward around 16 key proposals. The recommendations focus on ensuring discipline in temple rituals and improving overall management. Major suggestions include repairs to the sanctum sanctorum and the temple kitchen (Roshashala), enhancement of lighting facilities, and structured training programmes for servitors (sevayats).
The committee has also proposed better management of the temple hundi and measures to address long-pending land-related issues. In addition, the report emphasizes welfare initiatives for servitors and calls for the appointment of a dedicated administrative officer to oversee temple affairs more efficiently.
After receiving the report, Harichandan said the government would examine the recommendations in detail before taking appropriate decisions to ensure orderly rituals and improved facilities for servitors, temple officials, and devotees.
Senior officials, including Law Department Principal Secretary Pavitra Mohan Samal and Additional Secretary Shiva Prasad Mahapatra, were present during the submission of the report.