Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- The Lingaraj Temple Sattwalipi Committee recommended the introduction of a special law for the proper management, preservation and maintenance of the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. The committee submitted its third interim report to the state government on Friday.

According to reports, committee chairman Justice Dr. Durga Prasanna Choudhury handed over the report to the concerned departmental minister. It contains recommendations on various aspects of temple administration, including services, duty rosters, rituals, preservation and management.

Justice Dr. Choudhury stressed the need for a dedicated law to ensure the smooth functioning of the temple. The committee had earlier urged the state government to enact ...