Today, June 28, marks the second day of the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of the tradition, the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple. Devotees from ac
While speaking to reporters, the Jagadguru shared his personal experience of attending the Rath Yatra, stating, "Lord Jagannath is divine and comes out of the temple to give 'darshan' to the devotees... I felt really good after his darshan... My blessings to all the devotees who have come he
Speaking on the incident, Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling said, "Due to high humidity, one or two devotees collapsed. The rescue teams took them to the hospital immediately. There are primary health care centres in the temple area. I am also here to make sure glucose and water are being p
Speaking to ANI, Prashant Sharma, Anti-Drone Gun Operator at AXISCADES, said, "This technology is a detection and jamming unit for drones. We have supplied 100 of these units to the Indian Army Northern Command. It was successfully used in Operation Sindoor... We add the department's dron
Speaking to the media, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "The first ritual of the Jagannath Yatra has been completed. All three siblings have reached the chariots... I am satisfied with the arrangements made by the state government..."
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday attended the 48th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Hauz Khas. The Delhi Police had issued a traffic advisory in view of the Jagannath Rath Yatra event.
According to the advisory, the restricted stretches include the IIT Flyover to AIIMS Loop with possible congestion on the Outer Ring Road, Ring Road and August Kranti Marg.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended his warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. In a message shared on X, he prayed for happiness, peace, and prosperity for all on this sacred festival.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik visited the command and control room on Friday to oversee security arrangements for the 148th edition of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, which is being organised in Ahmedabad and is the longest in the country.
Talking about the Rath Yatra, Patra told ANI, " Since times immemorial, it is believed that Lord Jagannath himself resides here and from here, he runs the universe... After the 'Snaan Purnima', traditionally, the Lord falls sick and is treated. And today, he will set off for the Gundicha Tem
As the Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced on Friday, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat termed the festival a "symbol" of antiquity of "Sanatan culture" and its continuity.
A sea of devotees gathered in Puri on Friday to witness the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, embarked on the ceremonial journey from the Shri Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.