Rath Yatra
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Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima; check list of school holidays in July
Education | Jul 02, 2026, 05:48 PM ISTThe major school holidays in July are - Rath Yatra, Harela, Guru Purnima and Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day. Apart from the festival-related closures, schools will remain closed on Sundays - July 5, 12, 19, 26.
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India strongly condemns egg attack on Rath Yatra in Toronto, demands action from Canada
India | Jul 14, 2025, 09:40 PM ISTIndia condemned the attack on Toronto's Rath Yatra, urging Canada to act, as the incident sparked outrage among devotees and political leaders.
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Odisha to copyright Jagannath Temple rituals to protect authenticity of centuries-old traditions
India | Jul 13, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTGajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the titular king of Puri and the first servitor of Lord Jagannath, voiced his concerns over the irregular celebration of rituals by the ISKCON)abroad and the West Bengal government's move to declare a temple in Digha.
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Puri stampede exposes Odisha govt's 'incompetence' in ensuring peaceful Rath Yatra: Naveen Patnaik
India | Jun 29, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTAt least three people were killed and around 50 others injured in the stampede near the temple in the early hours of Sunday.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra: Three dead in stampede-like situation near Puri's Gundicha temple
India | Jun 29, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTThe incident occurred around 4:30 am on Sunday, as devotees in large numbers gathered in front of the Sri Gundicha Temple for darshan. A massive crowd surge led to a stampede-like situation, resulting in panic and chaos.
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Vantara rushes emergency team and ambulances after elephants run amok at Ahmedabad Rath Yatra
India | Jun 28, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe team included two wildlife veterinarians, six senior mahouts, eleven trained support staff, and five elephant ambulances equipped to provide emergency medical care and behavioural support.
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Puri Rath Yatra: Over 500 devotees injured as crowd surged to pull chariots, govt reviews situation
India | Jun 27, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTEarlier in the day, thousands of people pulled the ropes attached with chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings on a road from near the 12th-century shrine in Puri towards Shree Gundicha temple, around 2.6 km away, as the main part of Rath Yatra festival began on Friday.
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Rath Yatra 2025: Check full traffic advisory, routes, parking details for Puri visit during festival
India | Jun 27, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTPuri Rath Yatra: Special route diversions and designated parking zones have been planned for vehicles entering from Brahmagiri, Bhubaneswar, and Konark to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
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Rath Yatra 2025 begins in Puri amid sea of devotees, top-tier security and divine fervour | Videos
India | Jun 27, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTThe annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. The temple town has been placed under an extensive security grid with over 10,000 personnel deployed and more than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras installed across key areas.
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Lakhs of devotees set to witness Puri Rath Yatra on Friday, administration on high alert
India | Jun 26, 2025, 11:06 PM ISTRatha Yatra: Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad are expected to participate in the event. About one lakh have reached Puri by Thursday evening, police sources said.
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Adani Group launches massive 'seva campaign' for Puri Rath Yatra 2025, to serve 4 million free meals
India | Jun 26, 2025, 05:05 PM ISTThe Adani Group is undertaking a comprehensive seva effort to support both pilgrims and frontline officials during the Rath Yatra from June 26 to July 8. Held annually at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, the nine-day chariot procession draws millions of pilgrims from across the country and beyond.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Know the history, legend behind the largest chariot festival
Lifestyle | Jun 28, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTThe mention of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is there in ancient scriptures like that of Brahma Purana, Padma Purana and others, and is believed to be more than 460 years old. While there are several legends about the Jagannath Rath Yatra, read here about one of the famous ones.
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East Coast Railways launches 'ECoR Yatra' app for Rath Yatra in Puri: Know all about it
India | Jun 24, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTThe app is specially designed to provide comprehensive and real-time information to pilgrims and rail users travelling during the Rath Yatra. This year, the Rath Yatra will begin on June 27, when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, will be taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple.
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7 places in and around Puri you can visit during Jagannath Rath Yatra
Fashion & Lifestyle | Jun 23, 2025, 05:08 PM ISTJagannath Rath Yatra, which happens evey year in Puri, is a festival that is attended by people from across the world. This is the time when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken out of the temple. If you're going to the Rath Yatra, here are some places in and around Puri you can visit.
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Jaganath Rath Yatra 2025: Interesting facts about the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra
Lifestyle | Jun 18, 2025, 03:36 PM ISTDuring Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, are taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple on chariots which are made every year. Read on to know some interesting facts about the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
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Kolkata's 'rath yatra' gets boost with Sukhoi fighter jet tyres for Lord Jagannath's chariot
Kolkata | Jun 01, 2025, 10:21 PM ISTThis year's Kolkata Rath Yatra features a remarkable upgrade with Lord Jagannath's chariot now rolling on high-performance Sukhoi fighter jet tyres, symbolising a blend of innovation and devotion.
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ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assurance, draws criticism
World | Nov 11, 2024, 12:56 PM ISTThe incident has sparked strong condemnation from Matru Prasad Mishra, a spokesperson for Puri Govardhan Peeth, who labelled the event a "conspiracy against our religion" and called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in India.
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Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple reopens after 46 years: What's inside treasury?
India | Jul 15, 2024, 05:23 PM ISTThe Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Odisha, was reopened after 46 years. An 11-member team, including officials from the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and the Archaeological Survey of India, broke three locks to access the inner chamber.
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Donald Trump's 48-year-old role in Jagannath Ratha Yatra: A tale of generosity, divine intervention
World | Jul 15, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTTrump was hosting a campaign rally when he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. However, a spokesperson for ISKCON linked this incident to Trump's involvement in the inaugural Rath Yatra in New York 48 years ago.
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President Murmu, PM Modi greet people on start of Rath Yatra, pray for peace and prosperity
India | Jul 07, 2024, 10:40 AM ISTRath Yatra 2024: President Droupadi Murmu is also scheduled to witness the Rath Yatra on Sunday. The state government has made special arrangements for her visit.