Lord Jagannath
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Incredible facts that make Jagannath Rath Yatra one of India's most unique festivals
Lifestyle | Jul 16, 2026, 02:18 PM ISTDiscover fascinating facts about Jagannath Rath Yatra, from the tradition of building new chariots every year to the significance of Chhera Pahanra, Bahuda Yatra and Lord Jagannath's annual journey to the Gundicha Temple.
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Why are 108 pots of water used during Lord Jagannath's Snana Purnima?
Spirituality | Jun 29, 2026, 03:11 PM ISTSnana Purnima 2026 marks the sacred bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. Discover why exactly 108 pots of holy water are used, the significance of the Golden Well, and how this ritual leads to the annual Rath Yatra.
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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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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Know date, history and what’s special about this year’s chariot festival
Lifestyle | Jul 06, 2024, 12:51 PM ISTThe grand spectacle of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Puri Rath Yatra, is upon us! This year, devotees will witness the majestic chariot procession in Puri, Odisha, starting on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
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Rath Yatra 2024: Railways to run over 315 special trains to and from Puri | Check list
India | Jul 04, 2024, 08:30 AM ISTRath Yatra 2024: The Rath Yatra, also called the Ratha Jatra in the local Odia language, is considered the oldest and largest Hindu chariot festival celebrated annually.
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Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces two-day holiday for Rath Yatra
India | Jul 02, 2024, 05:03 PM ISTThis year the Rath Yatra Nabajaubana Darshan and Netra Utsav are going to be celebrated on the same day due to a rare celestial event which is falling after 53 years.
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Snana Purnima: Know everything about the holy bathing ceremony of Lord Jagganath in Puri
Lifestyle | Jun 22, 2024, 04:32 PM ISTSnana Purnima is not just a ritual; it is a celebration of faith, devotion, and spirituality. It is a reminder that no matter how different we may seem on the outside, we are all united in our devotion to the divine.
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Odisha CM swearing-in: BJP extends first invitation to Lord Jagannath, also invites Naveen Patnaik
India | Jun 11, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTEarlier today, Mohan Charan Manjhi was chosen as the next chief minister of Odisha. With Manjhi Odisha is going to have a new CM face after 24 years. BJD leader Naveen Patnaik ruled the state since March 2000.
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'Will observe fast for three days': Sambit Patra apologises for his remark on Lord Jagannath
India | May 21, 2024, 07:32 AM ISTBJP leader Sambit Patra faced criticism for calling Lord Jagannath a 'devotee' of PM Modi. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik condemned this as an insult to the revered deity and urged the BJP to keep religion separate from politics.
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik condemns BJP's Sambit Patra for calling Lord Jagannath a 'bhakt' of PM Modi
India | May 28, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTBJP's Sambit Patra faces backlash after referring to Lord Jagannath as a 'bhakt' of PM Modi. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik deems it an insult to the revered deity, urging the BJP to refrain from mixing religion with politics.
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FACT CHECK: No closure of Ramlala darshan in Ayodhya due to long queue, viral claims debunked
Fact Check | Jan 23, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTSocial media circulated false claims about the temporary closure of Ramlala Darshan in Ayodhya due to a large crowd. India TV's fact-check debunked these narratives, revealing that a misleading video associated with the closure pertained to the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in 2022, not Ayodhya.
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Netizens bash Nestle after Kitkat wrapper shows Lord Jagannath's pics: Not right way of promotion
Trending | Jan 20, 2022, 11:45 PM ISTAccording to the company, the travel packs of Kitkat having Lord Jagannath pics were meant to celebrate beautiful local destinations. Nestle, which owns brands such as Maggi, Nescafe, Milkmaid, Munch and Milkibar, said it wanted to celebrate the culture of Odisha with designs on packs representing 'Pattachitra'. As soon as the picture spread on the internet, it created a rage amongst Netizens.
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Odisha: 2-day curfew in Puri as preparations begin for devotee-less 'Bahuda Jatra'
India | Jul 19, 2021, 08:27 AM ISTThe hotels and lodges were told to submit an undertaking on the closure to the local police, an official order issued by the district administration 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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Proper Rath Yatra next year; had been waiting to attend Lord Jagannath's annual ritual: CJI
India | Jul 06, 2021, 01:14 PM ISTLast year, the top court had permitted the Rath Yatra on the condition that there would not be any public attendance and all entry points into Puri would remain closed.
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Rath Yatra: Chariots construction underway in Puri
News | Jun 20, 2021, 12:46 PM ISTThe construction work of three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Mata Subhadra is going on perfectly. The chariots will be use to take out procession during world famous Rath Yatra. The famous Rath Yatra will takes place on June 24, 2021. However, due to COVID pandemic, the celebrations will be held following the protocols.
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Puri: Lord Jagannath Chandan yatra concludes
News | Jun 05, 2021, 04:54 PM ISTThe Chandan Yatra, which continued for three weeks at Jagannath Temple in Puri, ended on Saturday. Normally, thousands of devotees flock to witness this yatra every year. However, this year, the Yatra was carried out amidst strict Covid protocol.
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Lord Jagannath's chariot construction begins in bio-bubble
India | May 21, 2021, 11:44 PM ISTWith 10 more persons testing positive for COVID, the number of such servitors increased to 18. However, none of the COVID positive servitors had so far entered into the Ratha Khala, Puri district collector Sarthak Verma told reporters.
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Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath temple begins in Puri amid Covid protocols
India | May 15, 2021, 11:02 PM ISTThe Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath began on Saturday in Puri, Odisha. The yatra marks the beginning of construction of Raths (Chariots) for the annual Rath Yatra scheduled to take place on July 12.
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Lord Jagannath Temple reopens for Puri residents, Biraja Temple to welcome devotees from Dec 29
India | Dec 26, 2020, 08:11 PM ISTThe Biraja Temple, one of the major 'shakti peeths' in Odisha, will reopen for devotees from December 29 while the residents of Puri townwere allowed inside the Lord Jagannath Temple from Saturday, officials said.