The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) secured trademark protection for 'Jagannath Dham' and several other sacred names and symbols associated with the 12th-century Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha. The move followed controversies regarding unauthorised commercial usage of Lord Jagannath's name and symbols by private entities. The SJTA — which manages one of Hinduism's four sacred Dhams (Char Dham) — sought legal protection through the Trademarks Registry to control and prevent misuse of the temple's heritage. Puri Jagannath Temple is one of India's most visited pilgrimage sites, with the annual Rath Yatra being its most celebrated event.
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Puri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Secures Trademark for 'Jagannath Dham' and Sacred Names to Prevent Misuse
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- The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) secured trademark protection for 'Jagannath Dham' and several other sacred names and symbols associated with the 12th-century Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha
- The move followed controversies regarding unauthorised commercial usage of Lord Jagannath's name and symbols by private entities
- The SJTA — which manages one of Hinduism's four sacred Dhams (Char Dham) — sought legal protection through the Trademarks Registry to control and prevent misuse of the temple's heritage
- Puri Jagannath Temple is one of India's most visited pilgrimage sites, with the annual Rath Yatra being its most celebrated event
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• SJTA (Shree Jagannath Temple Administration): trademark for 'Jagannath Dham' + sacred names (July 2026) • Purpose: prevent unauthorised commercial use of Lord Jagannath's name + symbols • Puri Jagannath Temple: Puri, Odisha; 12th century; one of 4 Char Dhams • Annual Rath Yatra: Puri's biggest festival; Odisha CM: Mohan Charan Majhi (BJP)
