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Security heightened in Puri ahead of Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Yatra symbolises the end of the nine-day sojourn of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra. The deities will return to Sri Mandir from Sri Gundicha temple in three different chariots pulled by devotees.
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Odisha-based miniature artist crafts eco-friendly chariots of holy trinity
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist, L Eswar Rao, curated eco-friendly chariots of the holy trinity Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra using papers and incense sticks ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra.
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Odisha: Construction of chariots full steam ahead for Jagannath Puri Rath
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Three new Raths are built every year before the festival begins and are designed in a specific way. They are made of wood and decorated by local artists.
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Transport Gallery inaugurated at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
From ancient chariots, and boats of 18th century Kolkata to Douglas Motor Cycle, NSU Fox Motor Cycle, 1926's Rolls Royce Phantom-1 car, and 1925's Fiat Tipo 103 car have been featured in the newly inaugurated transport gallery.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches Rabi Mahabhiyan-2023 by flagging off chario
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the CMO this campaign has been launched for the success of Rabi-2023. In the campaign, farmers will be informed about the schemes run by the Agriculture Department related to the Rabi season.
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Devotees gather for Bahuda Rath Yatra on 9th day of festival in Puri
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Yatra started on June 20 from the Puri Jagannath temple and concluded at Shree Gundicha temple, covering nearly a 3-kilometre distance. The deities had a nine-day sojourn at the Gundicha temple. They return to Shree Mandir after completing the Yatra on the same chariots during the 'Bahud
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Captain Tractor sets new world record with spiritual pilgrimage featuring
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], June 21: Captain Tractors Pvt Ltd, the leading manufacturer of mini tractors, proudly secured a prestigious position in the renowned International Book of Records. On April 6, 2023, an extraordinary and memorable event unfolded in Jetpur, Gujarat, showcasing the exc
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Odisha Rath Yatra: Sudarsan Pattnaik uses 250 coconuts in sand art of Lord
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pattnaik has created a 6ft high sand sculpture of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra and three chariots with the installation of hundreds of coconuts, an official release stated.
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Gujarat CM performs 'Pahind Vidhi', flags off 145th Rath Yatra of Lord Jag
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As per the tradition every year during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra the Chief Minister performs the 'Pahind Vidhi', a symbolic ritual of cleaning the way for the chariots using a golden broom and flags off the Rath Yatra. Bhupendra Patel continued the tradition and for the first time flagg
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Odisha-based miniature artist crafts eco-friendly chariots of holy trinity
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the artist L Eswar Rao said, "To mark this year's Rath Yatra, I decided to craft miniature models of chariots of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra using papers."
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Adequate arrangements made for devotees visiting Jagannath Rath Yatra in P
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As the final preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra are underway, adequate arrangements have been made for the devotees visiting Puri for darshan, said police officials.
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For close to 60 years, Indian railways ensure Puri Rath Yatra remains on t
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Every year a team from East Coast Railway accompanies the chariots with equipment to assist in removing any obstacle from their forward path. A team of 40 devoted staff of the Mechanical department of East Coast Railway is tasked with this onus.
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