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 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...
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...
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...
Bengal celebrates Rath Yatra offering prayers to Lord Jagannath | Central Chronicle
Amidst tight security and thousands of devotees, adorned chariots today started rolling in various regions of West Bengal on the occasion of annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival). The nine-day long sojourn celebrates More...
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...
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...
Lord Jagannaths Ratha Yatra: Where king turns sweeper : PTI
Puri, Jul 6 (PTI) The Gajapati king of Puri Divya Singha Deva today performed “Chhera Pahanra”, a ritual of sweeping the chariots before they were pulled by scores of devotees of Lord Jagannath. The More...
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...
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...