President Murmu attends bhoomi pujan of Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur
President Droupadi Murmu took part in the bhoomi pujan ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Temple at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on 26 February 2026.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu took part in the bhoomi pujan ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Temple at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on 26 February 2026, organised by the Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust. She said the Kolhan region shows a confluence of tribal traditions with the country's other spiritual traditions, and urged the trust to prioritise education and hostel facilities for children from poorer families.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 26 February 2026, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Event
- Bhoomi pujan of Sri Jagannath Temple
- Organiser
- Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust
- Region
- Kolhan
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In which city did President Droupadi Murmu attend the bhoomi pujan of a Sri Jagannath Temple on 26 February 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Jamshedpur
The bhoomi pujan of the Sri Jagannath Temple was held at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.