Bhubaneswar: A day after the state govt threatened Bengal with legal action over the use of ‘Jagannath Dham’ for the newly consecrated shrine in Digha, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi wrote to his Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee, requesting her govt to drop the name as it exclusively refers to Puri and its usage for any other temple is inappropriate.“The Odisha govt expresses its deep concern over the naming ‘Jagannath Dham’ for Digha Jagannath temple. Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri is one of the Char Dhams of Hinduism and holds unparalleled religious, spiritual and cultural significance. The name ‘Jagannath Dham’ holds a unique and sacrosanct identity linked to Puri, and its usage in reference to any other temple or location hurts sentiment and emotion of millions of pilgrims, besides diluting the distinct heritage of Shree Jagannath Dham, Puri,” Majhi wrote.The official communication from Odisha govt followed widespread protests and objections over the use of the term ‘dham’, including appeals from Puri king Dibyasingha Deb and several prominent Hindu religious leaders seeking its withdrawal. The chief minister acknowledged the devotion to Lord Jagannath across regions, but pointed out that using ‘Jagannath Dham’ in official communications for the Digha shrine could create misunderstanding.“It will dilute the historical identity of Puri as the original and revered abode of the Lord, and hurt the religious sentiments of the people of Odisha. I request the government of West Bengal to refrain from using the term in its official naming, communication, and promotional materials. I sincerely hope that the government of West Bengal will uphold the spirit of inter-state respect and cultural sensitivity in this matter and take necessary steps to address our concerns,” Majhi stated.On Monday, Mamata had reacted strongly to the issue. “Why is there so much animosity regarding Jagannath Dham? Why is there so much jealousy about Jagannath Dham?” she had asked.