JAGANNATHA RATH YATRA
Jagannatha Yatra, Shravan & Gupt Navratri: Here is the full list of festivals in July
July Festival Dates: The month of July brings relief from the heat with light rains and is filled with religious observances. Starting with Yogini Ekadashi Vrat, Pradosh Vrat, and Amavasya, the month includes Gupt Navratri, Jagannatha Rath Yatra, and Dev Shayani Ekadashi. Shravana Month begins after Purnima, featuring Mangala Gauri Vrats and Shravana Somvars, concluding with Kamika Ekadashi.
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Greetings and wishes you can send your loved one on this auspicious day
On this propitious day, Lord Jagannath emerges from his sanctuary, accompanied by his elder brother, Lord Balbhadra, and younger sister, Subhadra, as they traverse the city. In the year 2023, the government has made extensive arrangements to facilitate the devotees who have traveled from far and wide to catch a glimpse of Lord Jagannath.
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023: Everything you need to know about the festival
Besides Puri being the main site of celebration, people throughout India also celebrate Rath Yatra in various ways. Each year, the Yatra begins with the worship of the idols of Balram, Subhadra, and Jagannath by millions of devotees.
Jagannath Rath Yatra rituals begin in Puri
On Lord Jagannath RathYatra, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb told ANI, "Greatest festival of the Supreme Lord is Rath Yatra which happens every year. For the last two years, devotees' participation was barred due to the pandemic but is allowed this year...Expecting huge public participation today."
Puri Jagannath temple to remain closed for public till June 15 as COVID cases rise
The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration made the decision to keep the temple closed for people till June 15 at a review meeting chaired by SJTA Chief Administrator Dr Krishan Kumar and attended by Puri Collector Samarth Verma.
Well-orchestrated plan to stop Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra: Shankaracharya
The Puri seer's statement comes after Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb and servitors sought Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's intervention for rushing an application for modification of the Supreme Court's June 18 order that put a stay on Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra on June 23.
