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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 >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): The grand annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Odisha's Puri on Friday, as thousands of devotees began pulling the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, amidst chants, drumbeats, and spiritual fervour. Following the completion of key rituals, including the sacred 'Chhera Pahanra' (sweeping ceremony) performed by Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the deities were ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): As the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra began in Puri on Friday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra said that this is a beautiful tradition followed by the people of Odisha. 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 th ...Read More >
Puri: Faith can move mountains and when it comes to Rath Yatra, faith can make devotees walk miles irrespective of their age. The destination for the devotees is of course Puri and several of them walk the miles singing kirtans (religious songs) with belief and dedication in their hearts. The devotees undertake the exercise for a glimpse of the Trinity as they emerge out of Srimandir for the journey to their aunt's place at Gundicha Temple. Madan Das is a part of a kirtan group that has been pa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday attended the 48th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Hauz Khas. CM Gupta was joined by BJP MP from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj. While speaking to the reporters, the Delhi CM expressed gratitude for receiving the opportunity to participate in the Jagannath Rath Yatra. She mentioned that she prayed to Lord Jagannath that give his blessings to Delhi and the country. Also Read | Did Muslim Man Assault Hindu Wife in Uttar Pradesh's Hap ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside La ...Read More >
Puri: The three chariots are now ready to roll down the Grand Road here as Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath have ascended their respective chariots after an over two-hour-long ceremonial 'Pahandi' ritual here Friday. The word 'Pahandi' comes from the Sanskrit word 'Padamundanam', which means taking slow steps, movement by spreading feet. As per tradition, the 'Pahandi' was carried in 'Dhadi' (line), where the three wooden idols were carried to the chariots from the 12th-century ...Read More >
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2025 Live: The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, held every year in Puri, Odisha. It involves the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, who along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, travel in massive, beautifully decorated chariots pulled by thousands of devotees. The deities travel from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, where they stay for nine days before returning. It attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists fr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The auspicious and much-revered Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra has commenced this year from June 27. The 15-day long festivity is celebrated with much gusto and enthusiasm among the devotees who visit the temple town of Puri in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Rath Yatra or journey of the chariots has a huge religious significance. During the month of Asadha in June or July, the presiding deities -- Lord Jagananth, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are taken from their Puri temple to Bada Dand ...Read More >
Puri Rath Yatra 2025 Live: Pahandi procession begins after hour-long delay The 'Pahandi' ritual in which Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are being carried in a procession from the 12th-century temple to their respective chariots for the Rath Yatra started on Friday. Though the ritual was scheduled to begin at 9:30 am, it commenced one hour late and will continue for three hours. The deities are being carried in a grand procession to their chariots parked near the Lion's Gate f ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 27 (PTI) The 'Pahandi' ritual in which Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are being carried in a procession from the 12th-century temple to their respective chariots for the Rath Yatra started on Friday. Though the Pahandi ritual was earlier scheduled to begin at 9.30 am, it started one hour late and the ritual will continue for three hours. In the Pahandi the trinity - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - are being carried in a procession to their respe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday said if the 'Mahagathbandhan' gets a majority in the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, the chief minister will be from the RJD, and added that there was "no confusion or dispute" over Tejashwi Yadav being the main face for the CM's post. He, however, asserted that issues would be paramount in the polls and there was "a conspiracy" by rivals to divert attention by raking up the matter of the coalition's CM face. Claiming that as soon ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): 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. All rituals related to the Rath Yatra are being conducted as per schedule amid heightened security arrangements, with coordinated efforts from multiple security forces and district authorities. Speak ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): 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. While speaking to ANI, the dancer said, 'This is a form of 'seva'. I will be performing before Lord Jagannath today. The experience of this service, of performing before Lord Jagannath, is something different.' Describing their attire, the dancer said, 'This is Lord Krishna's for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended her warm greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath in India and abroad on the occasion of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. '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 bliss,' ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): 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. While speaking to ANI, LoP Suvendu Adhikari said, 'It is a tourist spot (Digha Jagannath temple). She (Mamata Banerjee) has gone there for leisure...Puri Dham is th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi have extended their heartfelt greetings to devotees on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her wishes to the people on the occasion of the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and prayed for an atmosphere of peace, harmony, and brotherhood across the world. Taking to her official X handle, the President said, "On the occasion of the holy R ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at the over 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Rath Yatra. He offered the 'mangala aarti' at 4 am and shared a heartfelt post on his official 'X' account, reflecting on his divine experience. 'On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, participating in the Mangla Aarti at Shri Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad, is in itself a divine and extraordinary experience. Today, I joined t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi have extended their heartfelt greetings to devotees on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her wishes to the people on the occasion of the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and prayed for an atmosphere of peace, harmony, and brotherhood across the world. Taking to her official X handle, the President said, "On the occasion of the holy R ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): 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. All rituals related to the Rath Yatra are being conducted as per schedule amid heightened security arrangements, with coordinated efforts from multiple security forces and district authorities. Also ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 27 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Rath Yatra on Friday and prayed for happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone's life. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra is the "combination of faith and belief, which is based on devotion and culture". Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Mjahi also offered best wishes to the people of the state on the ...Read More >
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 begins on June 27. The Dwitiya Tithi began at 1:24 PM on June 26. The celebration spans nine days, starting with the main Rath Yatra on June 27 and concluding with Niladri Bijaya on July 5. Devotees celebrate the auspicious journey of the three deities - Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra (Balarama), and sister Subhadra, travel the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple in new, beautifully constructed wooden chariots. The festival is filled with energy and dev ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations in Ahmedabad on Friday. On the occasion of 148th Rath Yatra, the Gujarat CM pulled the chariot at the Shree Jagannathji Mandir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah early today offered prayers at the Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple and performed the Mangala Aarti. Also Read | Punjab: Jailed Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria's Mother Harjit Kaur Among 2 Shot Dead by Unidentif ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in conveying heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath across the globe. The festival, marked by grand processions and deep spiritual fervour, is being celebrated with great devotion in various parts of India and by the Indian diaspora abroad. Taking to social media platform X, President Murmu wrote, "On the occasion of the sacred Rath Y ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, criticising General Education Minister V Sivankutty for walking out of a function held at Raj Bhavan on June 19. The Governor described the incident as a breach of protocol and an insult to the constitutional office. The letter, dated June 26, refers to an awards ceremony for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, where Sivankutty -- who also serves as President of the Associatio ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) A large crowd of devotees has gathered at Puri's Jagannath Temple for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra that will commence on Friday. Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually in Odisha. It is observed on Dwitiya Tithi -- the second day of the (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month -- a time considered spiritually auspicious due to the increasing brightness of the moon. Renowned sc ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended her warm greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath in India and abroad on the occasion of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. "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 bliss," the President w ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at the over 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Rath Yatra. He offered the "mangala aarti" at 4 am and shared a heartfelt post on his official "X" account, reflecting on his divine experience. Also Read | Mounjaro KwikPen: Eli Lilly and Company's Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Drug Gets Approval in India, To Compete With Novo's Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy. "On the sacred occa ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is not just one of the biggest festivals in the world but also a timeless tribute to devotion, courage, and cultural pride. The Rath Yatra is an ancient festival. The Ratha Yatra in Puri is the world's oldest and largest Hindu chariot festival. It happens every year during the bright half of the lunar month of Ashadh, which falls in June or July. The Puri Rath Yatra is approximately 3 kilometres long and spans from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Te ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- As the spiritual fervor of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 engulfs the temple town of Puri, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik joined national leaders in extending his heartfelt greetings to devotees. Taking to social media platform X, Patnaik posted a devotional video message, saying, "On the occasion of the holy Rath Yatra, I extend my best wishes to everyone. Jai Jagannath." Rath Yatra: A Sacred Confluence of Devotion, Culture, a ...Read More >
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