Devotees witnessed Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, on chariot during the special 'Adhara Panna' ritual in Puri. 'Adhara Panna' is a very sacred ritual that involves offering a special drink, known as 'Panna', to Lord Jagannath and his siblings, in uniquel
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, along with his wife Dr Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, visited the Adani-ISKCON kitchens set up during the Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra and the Kumbh Mela, where they joined volunteers in kitchen service.
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala slammed the BJP government over the issue of the Jagannath Puri stampede and asked when the "VIP syndrome" in the country will cease.
Steeped in devotion and distinguished by tradition, the Baripada Rath Yatra, also known as the Dwitiya Srikhetra in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, began on Saturday, a day after Rath Yatra in Puri.
"I got to know about this incident in the morning. I have talked to the CM and other officials. The CM (of Odisha) has posted on his 'X' handle regarding this incident. He has taken responsibility for the incident. He has assured to take the requisite actions in this matter," the union minis
"Three people have passed away because of suffocation in the huge gathering. Six to seven people are injured. I am moving to Puri. I am monitoring the situation over the phone. We are trying our best to manage the crowd. Additional police have been deployed. The reasons for the incident a
The grand annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Puri on Friday as thousands of devotees began pulling the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple amidst chants, drums, and spiritual fervour.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday participated in the Pahandi rituals and Snana Utsav of Lord Jagannath in Puri, marking his presence at key religious ceremonies ahead of the annual Rath Yatra festival.
In the wake of protests over the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha being called Jagannath Dham, the word Dham was replaced with temple in the signboards.
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday said that the participation of Jagannath Puri Temple servitors in the consecration ceremony of Digha Jagannath Temple has become an "emotional and sentimental thing" for all devotees of Lord Jagannath.
Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini visited the revered Jagannath Puri Temple in Odisha, where she offered prayers and sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath, on Saturday.
As the eventful year of 2024 comes to an end, India welcomes 2025 with great fervour and joy. Devotees in large numbers thronged to temples and ghats with the blowing of conch shells and clanging of Puja bells.