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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 >
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 >
Nizamabad: The Rath Yatra was celebrated in Nizamabad on Friday as thousands of devotees participated in the annual event. Nizamabad Rural MLA R. Bhupathi Reddy, Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta, and agriculture market committee chairman Muppa Ganga Reddy flagged off the yatra from Gandhi Gunj, which proceeded through the main roads of the town. Speaking on the occasion, the Urban MLA said the Rath Yatra in Nizamabad was inspired by the famous Puri Jagannath Yatra, and expressed joy over t ...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 >
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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 >
Kolkata, Jun 27 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday inaugurated the first Rath Yatra from the newly constructed Jagannath temple in the coastal town of Digha. Amid the chants of 'Joy Jagannath' by thousands of pilgrims, including foreigners, the CM, along with her cabinet colleagues, pulled the ropes of the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra this afternoon. She appealed through a public address system that the devotees could touch the ...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, June 27 (UNI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today greeted the people to mark the annual Rath Yatra as people across the state are celebrating the event by offering puja to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. In Digha the Chief Minister had also inaugurated a Jagannath temple on April 30 last. The place was also agog with the assembly of thousands of revelers who mark the day for the first time in the sea resort of Purba Medinipur. The CM has been camping there since We ...Read More >
Digha (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): The first-ever Rath Yatra at the Lord Jagannath temple in Digha is set to begin soon on a 1 km route on Friday. ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharamn Das said the festival is inspired by the Puri Rath Yatra and added that West Bengal Chief Minister will join the event at 2 pm. Speaking to ANI, Radharamn Das said, 'Digha Jagannath Yatra is inspired by Puri Rath Yatra. Here too, the chariots of the deities have been made similar to those in Puri. In ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): Devotees from across the world have gathered in Puri to witness the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, as the grand chariots of the three deities--Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister Goddess Subhadra--make their way to the Gundicha temple, where the deities will reside for a week before returning to the Jagannath Temple. A woman devotee of Ecuadorian origin, currently residing in the United States, expressed her joy at attending ...Read More >
Digha (WB), Jun 27 (PTI) Idols of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings were placed inside their chariots in front of the new temple in West Bengal's Digha town, where the Rath Yatra will begin in a few hours on Friday. All other preparations for the festival are in full swing, while the administration is ready to conduct the event smoothly, an official said. "The idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were put up in their chariots kept near the main temple gate as the siblin ...Read More >
Vijayawada: ISKCON Vijayawada's Sri Jagannath Swamy Rath Yatra Maha Mahotsavam, known as the largest Rath Yatra in South India will be held from June 27 to 29, said ISKCON Mandir President Chakradharidas. The programme will begin at 1 pm on Friday with Rath Puja and will proceed with great pomp and grandeur amidst cultural programmes by local and foreign artistes and chanting of Harinama by devotees. Rath Yatra Mela Mahotsavam will be organised every day from 5 pm on an area of 3.5 acres in a mo ...Read More >
West Bengal: First-ever Rath Yatra at Digha's Jagannath temple to begin soon People from across the country arrived to witness the grand chariots of the three deities, Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra, at the Gundicha temple, where the deities reside for a week and then return to Jagannath temple ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharamn Das said the festival is inspired by the Puri Rath Yatra and added that West Bengal Chief Minister will join the event a ...Read More >
Digha (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): The first-ever Rath Yatra at the Lord Jagannath temple in Digha is set to begin soon on a 1 km route on Friday. ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharamn Das said the festival is inspired by the Puri Rath Yatra and added that West Bengal Chief Minister will join the event at 2 pm. Also Read | Shillong Teer Results Today, June 27 2025: Winning Numbers, Result Chart for Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer, Juwai Teer and Jowai Ladr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As the world-famous Rath Yatra is set to begin in Puri Friday (June 27), The Capital city is buzzing with festive fervour. The City will burst into vibrant celebrations and joyous events across temples and institutions, embracing the sacred spirit of this grand festival. One of the City's shining highlights is the ISKCON Temple in Nayapalli, where thousands of devotees eagerly gather each year for the spectacular chariot festival. This year, the festivities will shine even brighter ...Read More >
The Puri seer criticised the West Bengal government for allegedly exploiting Lord Jagannath's name for commercial benefit. The seer claimed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lacks religious sentiment. He alleged the Digha temple construction aims to divert revenue from Puri. The seer also criticised ISKCON for deviating from scriptural rituals. The inauguration of the Jagannath Temple in Digha sparked controversy.The Puri seer on Thursday accused the West Bengal government of misusing the name of L ...Read More >
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were act ...Read More >
Kolkata: Construction of a Jagannath temple in the heart of the city is underway at a feverish pitch to meet the Friday evening deadline when it must be ready to host Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. But it is a temporary one. Right in the middle of the Maidan, a mega pandal -- inspired by the Jagannath temples at Puri and Digha -- is being built. This replica is also inspired by the Durga Puja pandals. It will be the Gundicha temple or 'Masir-bari', where the deities from th ...Read More >
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Kolkata: Ahead of annual Ratha Yatra, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday had held a meeting with officials of Digha-Sankarpur Development Authority (DSDA), police and ISKCON monks at the newly constructed Jagannath temple at Digha. Talking to the media, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced that the chariots will start from 2:30 pm. "The chariots will be taken outside the temple in the wee hours and the decorations and celebrations will start from 9 am. The Mangal Aarti will sta ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Thursday targeted the West Bengal Government, asserting that the driving force behind the construction of the Jagannath Temple at Digha and terming the temple as 'Jagannath Dham' in the neighbouring state is economic interests rather than religious sentiments. Answering queries over the controversy surrounding the Digha Jagannath Temple during a press conference at the holy coastal town, the Puri seer sai ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 26 (PTI) The Puri seer on Thursday accused the West Bengal government of misusing the name of Lord Jagannath for commercial gains rather than religious devotion. Addressing a press conference here, the Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, said, "The West Bengal government is misusing the name of Lord Jagannath for commercial purposes. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not have the religious sentiment required to name the Digha temple as 'Jagannath Dham'. ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 26 (PTI) The Puri seer on Thursday accused the West Bengal government of misusing the name of Lord Jagannath for commercial gains rather than religious devotion. Addressing a press conference here, the Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, said, "The West Bengal government is misusing the name of Lord Jagannath for commercial purposes. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not have the religious sentiment required to name the Digha temple as 'Jagannath Dham'. ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 26 (ANI): After its vast and largely volunteer-led support effort to feed the multitude at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now turned its attention to another of India's most iconic religious festivals -- the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. Held annually at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, the nine-day chariot procession draws millions of pilgrims from across the country and beyond. For the Adani Group, corporate social responsib ...Read More >
India might ease fuel rules for small cars. Maruti Suzuki requested this change because small car sales are down. The government is worried about the drop in affordable car sales. Relaxing the rules could help Maruti, which sells many small cars. Other car companies are discussing this proposal. New rules may start in April 2027. ...Read More >
Puri: After extending help to lakhs of devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group is now offering voluntary services for devotees and pilgrims at world famous Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri. Every year, the nine-day sojourn of Mahaprabhu Jagannath and His siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra in Puri draws millions of pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Keeping up with Chairman Gautam Adani's belief that 'Seva Hi Sadhana Hai' (Service is Worsh ...Read More >
Digha, Jun 26 (PTI) Pilgrims attending the grand Rath Yatra festival originating from the newly constructed Jagannath temple here on Friday will have to stand behind barricades along the 1 km procession route and wouldn't be allowed to spill onto the streets to pull the ropes of the chariots of the sibling deities, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. Soon after a high-level meeting with officials of Digha Shankarpur Development Authority (DSDA), senior police officers a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the four ...Read More >
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday inspected the preparations for the Rath Yatra in Digha scheduled on Friday. She said no people would be allowed on the road where three chariots of Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra would be pulled to their Masir Bari (maternal aunt's home), some 0.75 kilometres from Jagannath temple. "Barricades are being erected on both sides of the road to avoid the possibility of being stampede. People will be able to see the chariots from there. ...Read More >
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