The stampede-like situation occurred during the chariot pulling of Lord Balbhadra. A devotee fell during the ritual and lost his life. The injured were mostly non-critical and were discharged after primary treatment.
Rath 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.
This 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Modifying its earlier order, the apex court on Monday gave the go-ahead for the Rath Yatra after taking note of the Odisha government's assurance that it "can be held in a limited way without public attendance".
Senior servitors of the temple carried the 'Agyan Mala' from the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and went in a procession to the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra and performed puja.
A complete shutdown will be effective in Odisha's Puri from 9 pm today in view of the historic Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra. The decision comes after the Supreme Court on Monday gave its nod to the event, which is scheduled to start tomorrow. The shutdown will remain in force till 2 pm tomorrow.
The Supreme Court on Monday gave nod to the holding of Lord Jagannath's famous Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri. A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI), SA Bobde, said that Puri rath yatra will be held with coordination of Temple committee, State and central Govt without compromising with the health issue.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee on Monday resolved to go ahead with construction of the chariots for the famous Puri Rath Yatra as it is "not a religious function", even as uncertainty loomed over the annual festival scheduled for June 23 due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The decision was taken at a committee meeting chaired by Gajapati Maharaja of Puri Dibya Singha Deb.
After announcing a special package for Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Rs 23 crore for development of many other shrines across the state, an official said.
The chariot festival began today amid tight security arrangements with lakhs of devotees congregating in the pilgrim town to witness the grand event.
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