Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- In a major step towards enhancing convenience for devotees, the Odisha government on Wednesday announced the launch of an e-Hundi facility for the Jagannath temple in Puri. Through the 'Samarpan App', devotees from across the globe will now be able to make online donations to the temple without physically visiting Puri.

The facility is expected to become operational this month and aims to make the donation process more accessible, transparent, and secure for devotees worldwide.

Devotees Can Donate Online from Anywhere

According to Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, donations made through the e-Hundi facility will be eligible for income tax benefits. He also clarified that the funds received through the platform...