At least that's the punishment awaiting you if you spit inside the premises of the world famous Jagannath Temple. Fed up with devotees and priests spitting inside the premises of the temple in Orissa's coastal city of Puri, the temple authorities have imposed a ban on spitting and decided to fine violators. We noticed that it is not only the visitors, many insiders such as priests and employees were spitting inside the temple premises even though it is not permissible. He said many people in Orissa chew betel leaf or tobacco and spit out the red residue without a thought to their surroundings, even when they are inside a shrine.
People also visit the area for adventure and holiday.
Besides, we have decided to impose a fine of Rs.5 on the spot if a person is caught red-handed. Puri, which is 56 km from Orissa's capital Bhubaneswar, is regarded as the abode of Lord Jagannath. Puri is also a popular beach resort for Indian as well as foreign tourists. The Divide Can astrologers correctly predict earthquakes. T.K. Dutta and Ajai Bhambi argue it out.