Kotpad : 28th Oct 2025: The priest of Ma Shitala Thakurani Temple, Sundar Pujari, passed away while undergoing treatment at Jagdalpur Medical College and Hospital. He had been admitted in a critical condition following a sudden illness. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, his condition deteriorated, leading to his demise.
The news of his passing has cast a shadow of grief over Dhamnahandi village and nearby areas, where he was widely respected for his devotion and years of service to the temple. Devotees and villagers gathered at the temple premises to offer prayers and pay their final respects. His contributions to maintaining traditional rituals and temple activities will be remembered fondly.
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