The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri, Odisha secured trademark protection for the iconic Nilachakra (the sacred wheel atop the temple) and other key identifiers of the Jagannath Temple. This move protects the temple's sacred symbols from commercial misuse and unauthorised reproduction. Puri Jagannath Temple is one of India's four Dhams (along with Badrinath, Dwarka, Rameswaram) and attracts millions of pilgrims annually.
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Jagannath Temple Administration Secures Trademark Protection for Nilachakra and Key Identifiers
Key Points
- The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri, Odisha secured trademark protection for the iconic Nilachakra (the sacred wheel atop the temple) and other key identifiers of the Jagannath Temple
- This move protects the temple's sacred symbols from commercial misuse and unauthorised reproduction
- Puri Jagannath Temple is one of India's four Dhams (along with Badrinath, Dwarka, Rameswaram) and attracts millions of pilgrims annually
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• Jagannath Temple (Puri, Odisha): trademark protection for Nilachakra and key identifiers • SJTA: Shree Jagannath Temple Administration; Odisha state government oversees • Puri Jagannath: one of 4 Dhams (Char Dham: Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Rameswaram) • Odisha CM: Mohan Charan Majhi (BJP); Rath Yatra: major annual festival
