Jagannath Rath Yatra
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Puri: 2 buildings sealed for allowing devotees on rooftop to view Ratha Yatra
India | Jul 16, 2021, 07:51 AM ISTLegal action has also been taken against 10 people, including two persons from Haryana, who were present on the Grand Road during the Ratha Jatra, officials said.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2021 | IN PICS
India | Jul 12, 2021, 07:53 PM ISTThe 144th annual rath yatra of Lord Jagannath and his celestial siblings began in the country on Monday with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
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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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Amit Shah performs 'aarti' at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad
India | Jul 12, 2021, 10:45 AM ISTHome Minister Amit Shah performed 'aarti' at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on early Monday morning before the annual Rath Yatra takes off from the temple.
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Ratha Jatra celebrations begin in Puri sans devotees, strict restrictions imposed
India | Jul 09, 2021, 03:27 PM ISTThe celebrations for Lord Jagannath's annual Ratha Jatra began in Puri on Friday with the 'Naba Jauban Darshan' of the sibling deities, during which they are worshipped in their youthful appearances after spending 14 days in 'Anasara Ghara' or quarantine.
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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.
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Curfew in Puri on Ratha Yatra, ban on even rooftop viewing
India | Jul 03, 2021, 11:51 PM ISTA curfew will be clamped in Puri town a day before the festival on July 12 and the restrictions will remain effective till the next afternoon, Puri's District Magistrate Samarth Verma said.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2021: Lord Jagannath's annual rathyatra festival begins with Snana Purnima
Books & Culture | Jun 24, 2021, 04:47 PM ISTThe annual festival of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra began today (June 24) with Snana Purnima. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, the celebrations are restricted and no devotees are allowed. However, every year, hundreds of people arrive in Puri to seek blessings at the Jagannath temple in Odisha and participate in the rath yatra.
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Schedule for Lord Jagannath s Rath Yatra, related rituals finalised
India | Jun 20, 2021, 10:26 PM ISTShree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in the pilgrim town of Puri on Sunday finalised the schedule for the annual Rath Yatra and eventsrelated to the car festival.
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Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda Jatra' begins sans devotees as Puri remains under COVID-19 curfew
India | Jul 01, 2020, 04:08 PM ISTThe Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda Jatra' -- the return car festival -- began on Wednesday in the absence of devotees, and amid tight security and curfew, as the seaside pilgrim town virtually shutdown to prevent gatherings in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra: Police, priests perform 'Dakshina Moda' for Bahuda yatra
News | Jun 28, 2020, 11:25 PM ISTThe 'dakshina moda' ritual or the southward turn of the three chariots of Lord Jagannath temple was performed by police officials and priests in the view of COVID-19 pandemic.
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No Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad this year, orders Gujarat High Court
India | Jun 23, 2020, 07:42 AM ISTIn a hearing past 2 am, the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday rejected all applications that challenged the stay on Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad. In light of the rising coronavirus cases, the High Court ordered that there will no Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad this year and the procession will be limited to the Jagannath Mandir Campus only.
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Gujarat seeks lifting of HC stay on Jagannath yatra in Ahmedabad
India | Jun 22, 2020, 10:41 PM ISTThe Gujarat government on Monday approached the high court for modification of its earlier order staying the procession of Lord Jagannath Yatra in Ahmedabad, which was supposed to be taken out on June 23.
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Well-orchestrated plan to stop Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra: Shankaracharya
India | Jun 21, 2020, 07:53 PM ISTThe Shankaracharya of Puri, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, on Sunday alleged that there was a well-orchestrated plan to stall Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wheels of Lord Jagannath Rath in Puri are ready. Rath Yatra likely on June 23
India | May 16, 2020, 10:56 PM ISTWheels construction for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra which is likely to be held on June 23, are ready. The preparations are being carried out to celebrate the nine-day festival with great pomp and show at the coastal town of Puri.
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Mumbai prepares for Jagannath Rath Yatra
India | Jan 29, 2020, 02:02 PM ISTThe theme for this year is 'Puri Dham' and a replica has been erected at Shivaji Park with huge seven-feet tall idols of Lord Jagannath, Baldev and Subhadra Maiya, specially brought this year for the Rath Yatra from Puri, seated on the dais.
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Born Muslim, but respect all religions: Nusrat Jahan
India | Jul 04, 2019, 02:16 PM IST"I am born a Muslim but I respect all religions. Controversy surrounding me was unnecessary I dont pay heed to hardliners, it is about faith and about what i want to do," Nushrat Jahan told the reports at the inaugural ceremony of Jagannath Rath Yatra
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2018: History, Significance and all you need to know
India | Jul 14, 2018, 12:32 PM ISTThe chariot festival began today amid tight security arrangements with lakhs of devotees congregating in the pilgrim town to witness the grand event.