Tag archive for ‘Puri’
By Editor On Monday, November 20th, 2017
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PIL filed to recover 11,200 acre of land of Lord Jagannath | The Telegraph

Cuttack: A fresh PIL filed in Orissa High Court has brought into focus again the alleged inaction of the state government towards recovery of the land of Lord Jagannath of the Puri temple that had been encroached More...

By Editor On Friday, July 8th, 2016
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PMO tracks cracks in Jagannath temple – The Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Cracks that have developed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Jagannath temple at Puri in Odisha have caught the attention of the Prime Minister’s Office.The Puri shrine is one of the four most sacred More...

Rath Yatra, hinduism Now, Puri, Odisha
By Editor On Thursday, July 7th, 2016
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Rath Yatra 2016: Interesting facts about the world famous festival! | Zee News

New Delhi: The world famous chariot festival of the eastern holy state of India – Odisha – commenced on 6th July in the city of Puri amid tight security. This marks the 139th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Hailed More...

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By Editor On Thursday, July 7th, 2016
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Tourists from Japan join Rath Yatra Celebration

Puri: In a departure from tradition, a group of tourists from Japan observed a community Rath Yatra. They carried Jagannath on their shoulders instead of pulling the chariot. The foreigners took part in the Rath More...

By Editor On Thursday, July 7th, 2016
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Miniature chariots for deities on Rath Yatra : The Statesman

An artist in this Silk City in south Odisha made miniature chariots for Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra by using waste materials on the occasion of Ratha Yatra. While the height and width of Nandighosh, More...

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By Editor On Wednesday, July 6th, 2016
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Nine lakh devotees witness ‘Rath Yatra’ of Lord Jagannath at Puri | Zee News

Puri: An estimated 9 lakh devotees witnessed the world famous ‘Rath Yatra’ of Lord Jagannath on Wednesday with religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie amid tight security. Lakhs More...

By Editor On Wednesday, July 6th, 2016
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Lord Jagannaths rath yatra passes off peacefully

Ahmedabad, Jul 6 (PTI) The 139th edition of Lord Jagannath rath yatra passed off peacefully in the city today amid tight security arrangements with lakhs of devotees thronging to catch a glimpse of the deity and More...

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By Editor On Wednesday, July 6th, 2016
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Devotees congregate in Puri to witness Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra |DNA

  Amid tight security, the world famous ‘Rath Yatra’ of Lord Jagannath was held in Puri town of Odisha on Wednesday with fanfare, religious fervour, and a spirit of camaraderie. Lakhs of devotees More...

By Editor On Wednesday, July 6th, 2016
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10 Iconic Places Outside India Where Ratha Yatra Is Celebrated | Mycitylinks

Apart from being celebrated originally at the majestic city of Puri in Odisha, here’s a list of the iconic cities outside India where the festival of Ratha Yatra is observed gallantly. 1. San Francisco, USA Almost More...

By Editor On Monday, July 4th, 2016
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Ahmedabad: Over 18,000 security men to guard Lord Jagannath rath yatra – The Economic Times

GANDHINAGAR: A force of 18,000 security personnel will be deployed in Ahmedabad to guard the annual Lord Jagannath rath yatra, which will be taken out on Wednesday.”For Ahmedabad, which will witness it’s More...