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Digha: A sea of devotees swamped the road as the wheels of chariots rolled for the maiden Rath Yatra in Digha on Friday. In keeping with the tradition followed for the chariot festival in Puri, chief minister Mamata Banerjee took part in rituals, washed the road where the three chariots were parked, performed aarti with earthen lamps, and swept the path with a gold broom to set off the Rath Yatra from Jagannath Dham. The rain could not dampen the festive fervour of devotees who started thronging ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in offi ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): As the annual Rath Yatra began in Odisha's Puri on Friday, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat participated in the celebrations and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, joining lakhs of devotees gathered to witness the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. Speaking to the media, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, 'The first ritual of the Jagannath Yatra has been completed. All three siblings h ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Joining the nation in celebrating the auspicious festival of Rath Yatra, the ISKCON temple and Hare Krishna Mandir in Tripura's Agartala on Friday hosted a grand celebration, drawing thousands of devotees from across Tripura. The vibrant and spiritually uplifting procession was marked by chanting, devotional songs, cultural performances, and traditional rituals. The streets of Agartala came alive as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra an ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): Some people experienced suffocation and reportedly fell unconscious due to high humidity during the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri on Friday, prompting an immediate medical response, officials said. According to officials, ambulances were rushed to the spot after some people complained of breathing difficulties and were reported unconscious due to the humidity. Those affected were quickly shifted to nearby hospitals and provided with necessary medical assista ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The capital city turned into a canvas of colour and devotion on Friday as thousands of devotees thronged the streets to witness Rath Yatra celebrations. Over 50 large and small chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were pulled through different parts of the city, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Jagannath'.The air reverberated with sounds of devotional music as people from all walks of life joined hands to pull the intricately decorated wooden ...Read More >
Puri: Despite travel uncertainties due to recent conflicts in some parts of the world, people from Europe and elsewhere have reached Puri to witness the annual Ratha Yatra of the sibling deities.As non-Hindus are not allowed inside the 12th-century Jagannath Temple, the Ratha Yatra provides a rare opportunity for devotees across the world to see the deities in their full glory atop their majestic wooden chariots."Back home, we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear. But here, I found peace. I ca ...Read More >
Kolkata: This Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath rode in on fresh wheels in Kolkata. Last year's chariot ride on the worn-out Boeing Jumbo Jet tyres was particularly bumpy, compounded by the steering mechanism failure that left the chariot stranded on the day of Rath Yatra. However, with the old tyres replaced by brand new ones from a fighter jet before this year's festival, the deities had a glitch-free journey on Friday.This is the 54th year that Iskcon has organised the Rath Yatra in Kolkata and the ...Read More >
Ranchi: The historic Yatra celebrations at the Jagannath Temple in Dhurwa here commenced early on Friday morning with sacred rituals and a sea of devotees thronging the temple premises. Chants and sounds of conch shells rent the air as priests perform the "mangal aarti" at 4 am, marking the beginning of the 334th annual chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.By 5 am, the idols of the deities were open for darshan. As per schedule, darshan was halted at ...Read More >
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a t ...Read More >
Lucknow: Amid chants of 'Jai Jagannath', 'Jai Subhadra' and 'Jai Balabhadra', the city marked the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra on Friday with great fanfare.Children participated by donning costumes of deities while many walked the procession barefooted for several kilometres. Elderly people lined up on the streets to shower petals on the deities. At Chardham temple in Rani Katra, a silver palanquin (palki) adorned with flowers and lights was carried, promoting world peace. Devotees presented offe ...Read More >
Keonjhar: Thousands of devotees converged in Keonjhar town on Friday to participate in Rath Yatra. The chariot of Lord Balabhadra, considered the world's 'tallest' chariot, became the focal point of celebrations, drawing crowds from far and wide.Festivities commenced in the afternoon as servitors performed 'Dhadi Pahandi' ritual, ceremoniously escorting the deities from the temple to the chariot amid religious chants, creating a sanctified atmosphere.Panchanan Sahu, a servitor and caretaker of t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Friday asserted that owing to the blessings of Lord Jagannath, the Ratha Yatra was held in Puri without any major incidents or disruptions this year. "No major incidents occurred during this year's Ratha Yatra, which is the biggest blessing of Lord Jagannath on all of us. The devotees may have faced some minor problems but no major incidents or disruptions had taken place," said the law minister. On Friday, barring s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27: Lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad have gathered in the holy town of Puri, full of colourful surroundings, for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, which began on Friday. The festival, one of the most important events in the Hindu calendar, is being held with great grandeur and tight security arrangements. Extending his greetings on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): in Hindi ,"On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath's R ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: The 11th annual Rath Yatra at Shri Shri Jagannath Temple in Dibrugarh's Khanikar witnessed a grand celebration as thousands of devotees gathered to pull the sacred chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. This year's event marked a historic first, with three separate chariots for the deities, adding a new dimension to the festivities.The vibrant procession saw enthusiastic participation from devotees of all ages. Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state min ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET), Gandhinagar and conducted a review meeting for the development of libraries and called the library a primary centre for learning about education, culture, and history. In a post on X, Amit Shah said, The library is a primary centre for learning about education, culture, and history." Also Read | PM Narendra Modi To Begin 5-Nation Tour on July 2 To St ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The streets of Hyderabad came alive with chants, colours, and spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra, organised by Iskcon Abids. The annual chariot festival, held in multiple areas including Narayanguda, Abids, Secunderabad, and Attapur, saw people from all walks of life join the procession. Devotees pulled the grand chariot carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra with devotion and energy. Participants sang bhajans, ...Read More >
Puri: The annual Rath Yatra festival in Odisha's Puri witnessed a surge in medical emergencies as multiple devotees fainted due to extreme humidity and heat while pulling the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra on Friday. According to reports, ambulances were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance to those affected. Meanwhile, amidst reports that over 500 devotees collapsed and were hospitalised in various hospitals, Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling has cla ...Read More >
Kolkata: First Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath on Friday was celebrated in Digha in East Midnapore in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Taking part in the ritual, Mamata swept the chariots with a golden broom and she also held the 'Aarti' before the chariots started rolling. Just like Puri, at first the chariot of Lord Balabhadra (Taladhwaja), then the chariot of Goddess Subhadra (Darpadalana) and at the end the chariot of Lord Jagannath (Nandighosha) started rolling. T ...Read More >
Chennai/New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) The CBI conducted nation-wide raids at 42 locations in five states and arrested nine people in connection with Mule Bank Accounts being used in Cyber frauds. In continuation of its on-going efforts to combat Cyber Crime and Digital Arrest Scams, the CBI acting on specific information and after verification launched coordinated searches at 42 locations across five States--Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh--as part of the Operation Chakra ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Joining the nation in celebrating the auspicious festival of Rath Yatra, the ISKCON temple and Hare Krishna Mandir in Tripura's Agartala on Friday hosted a grand celebration, drawing thousands of devotees from across Tripura. The vibrant and spiritually uplifting procession was marked by chanting, devotional songs, cultural performances, and traditional rituals. The streets of Agartala came alive as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra an ...Read More >
Puri: A stampede-like situation occurred during the Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday which left at least 300 devotees seriously injured, triggering chaos and raising fresh concerns about crowd management at the annual event. The incident occurred near Shri Nahar, the royal palace of the Gajapati king, during the "Pahari" ritual of Lord Jagannath when the crowd became unmanageable due to a massive gathering of devotees. The stampede-like situation took place as devotees rushed forward to touch the ...Read More >
Puri, June 27 (UNI) The dreams of lakhs of devotees who thronged Puri to witness the grand Rath Yatra were left shattered today, as none of the three chariots could cover even half of the three-kilometre-long Badadanda stretch. Despite enduring intermittent rain, thousands of devotees remained on Badadanda for hours, eagerly waiting for the opportunity to pull the sacred chariots. However, their hopes were dashed as the day ended without success. The pulling of the chariots was suspended after ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 27 (PTI) Lord Jagannath devotees will get another chance to pull the chariots tomorrow as none of them reached their destination on Friday after Balabhadra's Taladwaja chariot got stuck while negotiating a turn, causing delays that prevented the others from arriving at Gundicha Temple, 2.6km away from the 12th-century shrine. "There is no major issue. It is not unusual for chariots to be pulled on the following day. All rituals were conducted on time. There have been no accidents or u ...Read More >
Puri Rath Yatra: Over 550 devotees were injured during the 'pulling of the chariot' ceremony of the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri on Friday. Lakhs of devotees gather every year in Puri for Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra. Devotees draw the grand chariots of the three deities - Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra - to the Gundicha Temple. As per Kalinga TV, the condition of at least eight of them is critical. ...Read More >
Odisha: A tide of devotion swept through Odisha's pilgrim city of Puri on Thursday as Lord Jagannath's iconic Ratha Yatra -- the annual celestial chariot festival -- unfolded in all its ancient splendour. Nearly 13 lakh devotees from across India and abroad thronged the holy city as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra embarked on their annual nine-day divine sojourn. An overcast sky and intermittent drizzle set a mystical canvas for this timeless spectacle, offering devotees the p ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: The city witnessed an atmosphere of joyous celebration and spiritual fervour as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), along with various social organisations, organised the annual Rath Yatra with grandeur on Friday. The grand procession, covering nearly four kilometers, began from Bistupur Ram Mandir and concluded at Dhalbhum Club in Sakchi, captivating thousands of devotees and onlookers who gathered to witness the vibrant spectacle. Rath Yatra, also known ...Read More >
Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday participated in the first-ever Rath Yatra of the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha. CM Mamata Banerjee performed the sacred ritual of sweeping the chariots, in which the chariot's platform is swept gently using a broom. The CM also performed the Aarti as the first-ever Rath Yatra at the Lord Jagannath temple in Digha began. Also Read | Lohardaga Shocker: Woman Strangulated, Teen ...Read More >
Angul (Odisha), June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The sacred festival of Rath Yatra was celebrated with great devotion and traditional splendor at Jagannath Temple in Dev Bhumi, Jindal Nagar, Angul, drawing thousands of devotees to witness the divine journey of the Chaturdha Murti -- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan. The day commenced with Mangala Arati at the Anasara Bedi, followed by a series of age-old rituals like Mailam and Tadapa Lagi. Devotees thronged the temple prem ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha)[India], June 27 (ANI): Erstwhile King of Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, arrived on Friday to perform the revered Chhera Pahanra ritual during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha As part of the centuries-old tradition, the Maharaja swept the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra with a golden broom before the deities embarked on their annual journey to the Gundicha Temple. Also Read | Big Relief for Commuters! Government To Slash Toll on Elevat ...Read More >
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