Rath Yatra: Jatni-based artist creates miniature models of chariots

Bhubaneswar, July 6: Ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra, Jatni-based artist L. Eshwar Rao has created miniature models of the chariots of the sibling deities. Rao has used incense sticks, paper, chalk pieces, and thread to make the chariots, and tamarind seeds for the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The chariots […]

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Odisha: Lord Jagannath fully recovers from illness, ready for July 7 Rath Yatra

Puri, July 3: The Lord had completely recovered from his illness. His fever is all gone and He is all set to roll on Rath on pilgrim city Puri’s Grand Road on July 7 to mingle with countless devotees. Yes, it’s a big piece of news for all the devotees of Lord Jagannath. The Lord […]

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Odisha: ECoR to run highest ever 315 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra-2024 

Bhubaneswar, June 28: The Ministry of Railways has planned to run 315 Special Trains to and from Puri during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath for smooth travel and convenience of the pilgrims from 6th July to 19th July, 2024, said an official release. This year, Gundicha Yatra being celebrated for two days. Having experience […]

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Rath Yatra: Puri witnesses sea of humanity after 2 years

Puri, July 1: Lakhs of devotees thronged the pilgrim city to catch a glimpse of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra as they embarked on their journey to Gundicha Temple on the occasion of Rath Yatra on Friday. This year’s annual festival assumes significance given that the last two years it was held without […]

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Four-stage RT-PCR test for servitors, cops & Jagannath Temple staff during Puri Rath Yatra

Puri, June 18: All the servitors involved in the ensuing annual Rath Yatra (car festival) of Lord Jagannath will undergo RT-PCR test in four stages. Similarly, police personnel and temple officials involved in the arrangements, will also to be tested. Decision to this effect was taken on Friday in a meeting held virtually under the […]

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