RATH YATRA
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2024: Odisha sees large devotee turnout on day 2
The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, a significant religious event in India, began in Odisha on July 7, 2024. The chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings were pulled, and devotees participated in rituals. This year's Rath Yatra will be celebrated for two days, a rare occurrence...
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Odisha Police to use AI for traffic, crowd management during Rath Yatra
Odisha Police will use AI technology on a pilot basis for effective traffic and crowd management during the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, a senior police official said. The Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot festival, is believed to be as old as t...
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Miniature artist L Eswar Rao crafts two-inch tall majestic chariots
Odisha-based miniature artist crafted eco-friendly chariots of the holy trinity ahead of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra. Miniature Artist L Eswar Rao said that it took him seven days to craft the smallest chariot. He said, “This year, I have made a chariot of 2...
Odisha: Chariot making underway ahead of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra on July 7
Preparations for the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra on July 7th are underway in Odisha. The chariots for Prabhuji Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra Maa are currently being constructed. The wood for the chariots comes from the jungles of Daspalla, Nayagarh. After the yatra, the...
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP chief JP Nadda flags off 'Viksit Bharat, Modi ki Guarantee' Rath Yatra
BJP National President JP Nadda launched 'Sankalp Patra Sujhav Abhiyan' and flagged off 'Viksit Bharat Modi ki Guarantee' Rath from BJP extension office in Delhi on Feb 26. The Rath Yatra is to highlight the achievements of the PM Modi-led NDA Govern...
PM Modi on LK Advani getting 'Bharat Ratna': 'His contribution to India's development monumental'
Sambalpur, Odisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today LK Advani has been conferred Bharat Ratna... The service he has given to the nation is unparalleled..."PM Modi on LK Advani getting 'Bharat Ratna': 'His contribution to India's development mon...
LK Advani, Ram Rath Yatra premiere and BJP founding member to be conferred with 'Bharat Ratna'
Lal Krishna Advani, a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004, is set to receive the prestigious 'Bharat Ratna' award, the highest civilian honor. Here's a glimpse into his illustrious
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: A look at celebrations across India
Puri, Thousands of devotees have congregated at this seaside pilgrim town for Lord Jagannath's annual 'Ratha Jatra' on Tuesday for which the Odisha government has made elaborate arrangements, officials said. As many as 180 platoons (1 platoon comprises 30 personnel) of security forces we
Jagannath's Rath Yatra: One dead, several injured after balcony collapses during yatra in Ahmedabad, watch!
During Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in the old Ahmedabad area, an accident occurred, resulting in injuries to eleven individuals and the death of one.. Times Now's Siddharth shares more detailsJagannath's Rath Yatra: One dead, several injured a
Karnataka Polls 2023: BJP chief JP nadda participates in 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra' in Challakere
Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Polls, Bharatiya Janata Party JP Nadda participated in the 'Vijay Sankalp Rath Yatra' and held a roadshow in Challakere on March 17. The Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections are set to take place before May 2023 to choos
Watch: PM Modi attends International Dussehra Festival in Kullu of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Dussehra Rath Yatra during International Dussehra celebrations in Kullu. (Video Source: DD)Watch: PM Modi attends International Dussehra Festival in Kullu of Himachal Pradesh
Odisha: CM Patnaik participates in Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik on July 1 participated in Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. Patnaik also pulled the chariot along with Governor Ganeshi Lal and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Rath Yatra was held among devotees after two-year long hiatus due to COVID.Odisha: CM P
Odisha: Pahandi rituals for Jagannath Rath Yatra begin in Puri
Pahandi rituals of Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri began on July 01. Odisha Police have made top-notch security arrangements keeping the expected crowd at the festival in mind The participation of devotees in the Rath Yatra has been allowed this time after a gap of two years following the C
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Sudarshan Pattnaik makes 125 sand chariots in Puri
On the occasion of Rath Yatra, Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik made 125 sand chariots and sand sculpture of Lord Jagannath at Puri beach in Odisha.Jagannath Rath Yatra to commence in Puri on July 1. Jagannath Rath Yatra: Sudarshan Pattnaik makes 125 sand chariots in Puri
SC refuses to allow Rath Yatra across Odisha, except Puri
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a batch of petitions seeking direction to conduct Rath Yatra across Odisha and not only in Puri Jagannath temple, as permitted by the Odisha State Government in its order earlier.SC refuses to allow Rath Yatra across Odisha, except Puri
Watch: Erstwhile king of Puri participates in ‘Rath Yatra’
The ‘Rath Yatra’ is underway in Odisha’s Puri on July 12. The erstwhile king of Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb took part in the ‘Yatra’ rituals. No devotees are allowed to participate in the ‘yatra’ due to the COVID pandemic and only servitors, who are fully vaccinated, are authoriz
‘Rath Yatra’ begins at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad amid strict adherence to Covid protocols
The ‘Rath Yatra’ of Lord Jagannath began at the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on July 12. State Chief Minister Vijay Rupani attended the event and offered prayers. Due to the COVID pandemic, no public participation is allowed in the ‘Rath Yatra’. Heavy secu
Home Minister Amit Shah performs 'arti' at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad ahead of Rath Yatra
Ahead of the Rath Yatra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad in the wee hours of July 12. He also performed ‘arti' at the temple. Jagannath Temple is all decked up ahead of Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad. Heavy security ha
Odisha govt announces Puri Rath Yatra this year with Covid restrictions
Puri Rath Yatra will be held this year following COVID restrictions, without the participation of devotees, only with servitors. Supreme Court guidelines, issued last year, to conduct the Rath Yatra will be followed: Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep K Jena (ANI).Odisha
Supreme Court agrees to allow Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri with restrictions
The Supreme Court, on Monday, allowed the Lord Jagannath Yatra of Puri to be held with certain restrictions. The apex court said, "Puri rath yatra will be held with coordination of Temple committee, State and central Govt without compromising with a health issue." Th
Odisha CM thanks SC, says Govt fully prepared to conduct Rath Yatra
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday thanked Supreme Court for granting permission to conduct Rath Yatra and said that the State Government and Sree Jagannath Temple Administration is fully prepared to hold Yatra. "I thank the Supreme Court for granting permission to condu
Odisha: Historic Jagannath Rath Yatra begins amid curfew in Puri
The historic Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced on Tuesday in this pilgrim town without the usual sea of devotees and amid tight security in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court modified its earlier order to clear the decks for the annual ritual
My belief that Ram Mandir will represent India as strong, prosperous, harmonious nation: LK Advani
A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for a Ram temple in Ayodhya, veteran BJP leader L K Advani on Tuesday said it is a historic and emotional day for him and for all Indians, as he recalled the "pivotal duty" he performe
It's about faith, you have to feel it inside and not in your head: Nusrat Jahan on Rath Yatra
I don't pay heed to things which are baseless. I know my religion. I have been a Muslim by birth and I am still a Muslim. It's about faith. You have to feel it inside your heart and not in your head: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan, in Kolkata, on reports that a fatwa
CM Mamata Banerjee flags off ISKCON's Rath Yatra; chants ‘Jai Bangla’
Months after suffering a jolt in the Lok Sabha Elections in the state at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended the inauguration of Kolkata ISKCON Ratha Yatra. Making a short speech at the event, Mamata wrapped up b
BJP's rath yatra in Bengal: Supreme Court sets conditions
The proposed "rath yatras" of the BJP in West Bengal were put on hold on Tuesday by the Supreme Court, which asked the party to seek a fresh approval from the Mamata Banerjee government in the state by submitting a revised proposal, saying the law-and-order apprehensions were not "totally unf
Rath yatras meant for God, not to indulge in riot: Mamata Banerjee
Coming down heavily on the BJP for its proposed Rath Yatras in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said such yatras are typically conducted in the name of God, and not meant to indulge in "danga" (riot).Rath yatras meant for God, not to indulge in riot: Mamata Baner
BJP is all set to kick-start Sabarimala Samrakshana Yatra today
Politics over right to pray only continues to peak in Kerala. BJP is all set to kick-start its 6-day 'Rath Yatra' to extend its support to Ayyappa devotees, the party has called it a bid to save the customs and traditions of the temple.BJP is all set to kick-start Sabarimala Samrakshana
BJP moves Supreme Court for 'rath yatra' permission in West Bengal
The BJP on Monday approached the Supreme Court against a Calcutta High Court order not allowing its Rath Yatra in West Bengal. The party, which sought an urgent hearing, has planned to launch the yatra from three districts of the state. The BJP has challenged the Friday order of the
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