Jagannath Festival
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Why is Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated? The fascinating story behind Lord Jagannath's annual journey
Spirituality | Jul 16, 2026, 12:45 PM ISTWhy is Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated? Discover the fascinating mythological story behind Lord Jagannath's annual journey to the Gundicha Temple, its spiritual significance, the role of Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, and the traditions that make the festival unique.
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Celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 with these heartfelt wishes, messages, WhatsApp status and more
Events | Jul 16, 2026, 07:44 AM ISTCelebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 by sharing heartfelt wishes, devotional quotes, WhatsApp messages, greetings and Facebook status with your loved ones. Spread the blessings of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra on this auspicious occasion.
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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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Odisha: 'Ratna Bhandar' of Puri Jagannath temple reopens second time in a week, here's why
India | Jul 18, 2024, 12:31 PM ISTThe 'Ratna Bhandar' of the Jagannath Temple was opened following SOPs issued by the Odisha government. On July 13, the Odisha government gave approval for the opening of the Ratna Bhandar for shifting of valuables, including pieces of jewellery stored there.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra commences, thousands pull chariots to Gundicha temple | PICS
India | Jul 07, 2024, 09:32 PM ISTDevotees commenced the annual Rath Yatra by pulling giant chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, & Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath temple to the Gundicha temple, 2.5 km away. The event started at 5:20 pm after rituals by Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalanada Saraswati & Puri's titular king.
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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra: Pahandi ritual of deities begins, President Murmu attends celebrations
India | Jul 07, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTJagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2024: During the Yatra, the deities Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra are carried on wooden chariots from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share
Lifestyle | Jul 07, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTCelebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 with heartfelt wishes, messages, images, and statuses for WhatsApp and Facebook to share joy and blessings with loved ones. Embrace the divine festival by spreading love and devotion.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Puri geared up for holy event, President Murmu to attend | Details
India | Jul 07, 2024, 07:44 AM ISTThe annual Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is all set to start on July 7. While President Droupadi Murmu is going to witness the chariot-pulling ritual, the arrangements are made to provide the best experience to the devotees.
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Odisha government forms new panel to supervise reopening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri's Jagannath Temple
India | Jul 05, 2024, 09:53 AM ISTThe chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has been appointed a member convenor of the committee while Puri Collector, sand artiste Sudarsan Pattnaik, representative of Gajapati Maharaj, representatives of ASI, and former Odisha DGP Prakash Mishra are other members of panel.
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Odisha: Death count mounts to six in explosion incident during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra
India | May 31, 2024, 10:59 PM ISTA group of devotees were celebrating the festival with firecrackers when a spark hit the stack, causing an explosion. This created chaos and some people jumped into the Narendra Pushkarinee, a local waterbody, to save themselves.
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Odisha government declares holiday for schools, colleges and offices today: Here's why
Education | Jan 17, 2024, 07:40 AM ISTAll government schools, colleges, and offices will be closed today in Odisha. The Odisha government has released an official statement regarding this. Scroll down to read more.
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Jagannath Yatra 2023: Members of Muslim community welcome procession in Ahmedabad- WATCH
Gujarat | Jun 20, 2023, 09:57 AM ISTJagannath Yatra 2023: The 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath witnessed a heartening moment when people from the Muslim community welcomed the procession showing religious harmony between the two communities.
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Gujarat: Jagannath Yatra held in Ahmedabad; HM Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers- WATCH
Gujarat | Jun 20, 2023, 09:26 AM ISTJagannath Yatra 2023: The route from where the Rath Yatra will pass has been flooded with lakhs of devotees. The Gujarat Police for the first time in the Rath Yatra used 3D mapping technology to monitor the entire route.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2022: Significance, Quotes, Wishes, Messages to send on this festival
Lifestyle | Jul 01, 2022, 09:07 AM ISTJagannath Rath Yatra of Puri will be taken out on July 1 and will end on July 12. The city of Puri in Odisha will be soaked in the divine spirit during this time.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2022: Chariot made of special wood with 16 wheels; know interesting facts about
Lifestyle | Jun 29, 2022, 07:10 PM ISTJagannath Rath Yatra 2022: Puri's famous Jagannath Rath Yatra will start on the 1st of July, that is Friday. The idol of Lord Jagannath will be carried out in special chariots.
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No Rath Yatra in Jharkhand this year due to COVID-19 situation: CM Hemant Soren
India | Jul 12, 2021, 12:39 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has requested people in the state to worship Lord Jagannath at their homes as Rath Yatra will not be taken out this year.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2021 starts today, know religious importance of the festival
Books & Culture | Jul 12, 2021, 09:21 AM ISTJagannath Rath Yatra is celebrated by worshipping Lord Jagannath (ruler of the world), his elder brother Balbhadra (Balaram) and sister Subhadra. Three giant wooden chariots are made of a kind of Neem tree for the deities for the yatra.
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Last Devadasi of Jagannath temple passes away at 92
India | Jul 12, 2021, 09:09 AM ISTAs Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra begins today, the centuries old 'Devdasi Seva' practice comes to an end with Mahari Parasmani's demise.
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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to begin today amid strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols
India | Jul 12, 2021, 08:51 AM ISTArrangements are in place for Odisha's Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to commence today.
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Jagannath rath yatra to be held in Ahmedabad on July 12 with curbs: Gujarat govt
India | Jul 09, 2021, 08:30 AM ISTThe Gujarat government on Thursday gave its nod for the 144th rath yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad on July 12 with restricted participation and strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.