Upholding the annual tradition, the CM performed Pahind Vidhi, the symbolic ritual of cleaning the chariot. Marking his fourth consecutive year, the CM swept Lord Jagannath Rath with a golden broom before the official commencement of the Yatra.
Mitchell Starc believes the surface at Kensington Oval won't follow the same trajectory as the one at Lord's during the recent World Test Championship (WTC) final, as Australia aim to set a challenging target and avoid a rare series defeat to the West Indies, as per ESPNcricinfo.
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
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.
A woman devotee of Ecuadorian origin, currently residing in the United States, expressed her joy at attending the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri for the first time. Calling it a "dream come true," she said she felt blessed to have the darshan of Lord Jagannath and to share the spiritual experi
An Odissi dancer set to perform at the commencement of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday described the performance as a form of 'seva' (service) to Lord Jagannath.
Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday extended his wishes on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for visiting the Jagannath temple in Digha, calling it a "tourist spot" and asserting that Puri in Odisha is the real Dham of Lord Jagannath.
"On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in India and abroad. By witnessing Lord Balabhadra, Lord Shri Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan on the chariot, millions of devotees experience divine b
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had politicised Lord Jagannath and Rath Yatra in Digha was being organised to divide Hindu votes.
Preparations for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, set to commence on Friday in Puri, are in their final stages, with elaborate arrangements in place for the grand festival.