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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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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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Bhubaneswar, June 25: Devotees of Lord Jagannath will be deprived of the Nabajouban Darshan this year. A decision in this regard was taken by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Tuesday. This year, the Rath Yatra falls on July 7. The deities ‘Nabajouban Darshan’ and ‘Netra Utsav’ are also falling on the same day. […]
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Puri, May 4: With an aim to facilitate differently-abled persons and senior citizens to have a hassle-free darshan of Lord Jagannath and His siblings during the upcoming Snana Yatra and annual Rath Yatra, Puri SP KV Singh on Thursday launched ‘Yuva Shakti’ initiative by enrolling youth from seven sahis. In local language ‘Sahi’ means a […]
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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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Puri: Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on Friday solemnised Chhera Panhara ritual (sweeping of chariot floors) on the chariots of Lord Jagannath, His siblings elder brother Lord Balabhadra and their sister Goddess Subhadra here on the occasion of Bahuda Yatra (Return journey) of the deities. Bahuda Yatra is the journey of the three chariots of […]
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Bhawanipatna: To observe the Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath and His siblings, a cultural programme ‘Bhajan Samaroh’ was organised here on Saturday. Organised jointly by Kalahandi district administration and District Council of Culture at Mausima Temple here, the Bhajan programme was all about devotional songs for Lord Jagannath and His siblings elder brother Lord […]
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Puri: The Rath Yatra was held on Thursday with fanfare, religious fervour and enthusiasm as lakhs of devotees thronged the Bada Danda to witness the divine event, marking the beginning of the annual nine day sojourn of the Lord Jagannath and His two siblings. The chariot pulling started ahead of schedule. Two months after cyclone […]
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Puri: Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb performed Chhera Panhara ritual (sweeping of chariot floors) on Grand Road on Thursday here. The Chhera Panhara is considered one of the most important rituals performed during the annual Rath Yatra. As per the tradition, the first servitor of Lord Jagannath, Dibyasingha Deb arrived in his royal palanquin ‘Tamjan’ […]
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Puri: The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra began on Thursday in Puri with the Daitapati servitors escorting the deities to their respective chariots in ceremonial Pahandi procession. The Pahandi ritual procession began with Lord Sudarshan. It will be followed by Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath. Pahandi is a […]
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