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  Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri temple servitor tests COVID-19 positive

  India | June 23, 2020 12:50 IST

  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".

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  Rath Yatra 2020: Lord Jagannath open for darshan in Ahmedabad

  India | June 23, 2020 12:20 IST

  After Gujarat High Court refused to allow Rath Yatra outside the temple complex, the premises of Lord Jagannath are open for darshan in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. 

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  Govt of Odisha welcomes Supreme Court's decision on Rath Yatra

  News | June 22, 2020 21:36 IST

  Odisha minister for Higher Education and Agriculture Dr Arun Kumar Sahoo said state government welcomes the decision and informs that all safety measures will be taken.

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  Lord Jagannath snana purnima rituals performed in Puri, first time without devotees | Watch video

  India | June 05, 2020 14:11 IST

  The bathing rituals (snana rituals) of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were held today at the Jagannath Temple of Puri on Friday on the occasion of 'Snan Poornima' festival. However, during the bathing rituals, no devotees were allowed at the festival, Puri District Magistrate informed.

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  Odisha House panel to probe why Lord Jagannath's money is in Yes Bank

  India | March 13, 2020 19:05 IST

  Odisha Assembly Speaker S N Patro on Friday announced the formation of a House committee to probe into the circumstances under which Lord Jagannath's Rs 545 crore was deposited in the crisis-hit Yes Bank.

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  25,623 acre land of Lord Jagannath yet to be reclaimed

  India | February 25, 2020 19:21 IST

  A total of 25,623 acre of land in the name of Puri Lord Jagannath in Odisha is yet to be reclaimed by the temple administration, said Law Minister Pratap Jena on Tuesday. 

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  Rath Yatra in Puri coincides with the Gujarat Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra

  News | July 04, 2019 21:25 IST

  The religious procession commemorates a journey by Hindu god Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, in specially-made chariots

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  Jagannath Rath Yatra 2018: History, Significance and all you need to know

  India | July 14, 2018 12:32 IST

  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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  After a gap of 34 years, Lord Jagannath Temple's treasury to be inspected on April 4

  India | April 03, 2018 14:41 IST

  A 10-member team will inspect the physical condition of the floor, roof and wall of the 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasury) on April 4, Chief Administrator PK Jena of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) told reporters.

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  140th rath yatra of Lord Jagannath commences in Ahmedabad

  India | June 25, 2017 16:08 IST

  The chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra, then started the journey from the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Jamalpur area this morning.

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  Activists blacken Odisha comedian's face for ‘dubious comments’ on Lord Jagannath

  India | November 30, 2016 19:22 IST

  Mainstream Odia entertainer Tattwa Prakash Satpathy alias Papu Pompom was today assaulted by ink and had his face darkened by activists who were insulted by his allegedly dubious remarks on Lord Jagannath at a stage

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  Devotees throng Puri in lakhs as ‘Ratha Yatra’ begins amid tight security

  India | July 06, 2016 16:36 IST

  Puri: A huge contingent of devotees from across the country and abroad decked up in spectacular yellow and red amid unprecedented tight security to witness the commencement of the nine-day journey of Lord Jagannath,

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  Rath Yatra celebrated in various parts of the country (In pics)

  India | July 18, 2015 22:22 IST

   Bhubaneshwar:  The century's first Nabakalebar Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held today with fanfare, religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of  camaraderie. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad descended on the pilgrim

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  Ahmedabad celebrates 138th Rath yatra of Lord Jagannath, Eid

  India | July 18, 2015 13:02 IST

  Ahmedabad: The city was drowned in festivities today as it witnessed the 138th Rath yatra of Lord Jagannath, which is coinciding with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr after 30 years amid  heightened vigil by security agencies.Thousands

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  20,000 security personnel to guard 138th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath

  India | July 15, 2015 13:39 IST

  Ahmedabad: A strong force of 20,000 armed men will guard the 138th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath which will be taken out on July 18.Briefing on the elaborate security scheme for the Yatra, to be

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  Puri Ratha Yatra witnesses massive turnout

  India | June 29, 2014 22:38 IST

  Puri: More than seven lakh people Sunday thronged the streets in Odisha's temple town of Puri to witness the world famous Ratha Yatra, officials said.Although some rituals were performed behind schedule, the ratha yatra passed

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  Odisha government promises Puri Shankaracharya's security on Raths

  India | June 29, 2014 12:04 IST

  Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday decided to ensure security of seer Swami Nischalananda Saraswati in the backdrop of a face-off between Daitapati priests and Shankaracharya of Puri over the issue of devotees climbing chariots

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  Rath Yatra controversy yet to be resolved

  India | June 10, 2014 11:09 IST

  Bhubaneswar: With this year's Rath Yatra festival slated for June 29 fast approaching, the controversy triggered by the suggestion of a ban on the devotees of Lord Jagannath climbing over the chariots as they are

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  Construction of chariots begins for Puri Ratha Yatra

  India | May 03, 2014 13:47 IST

  Bhubaneswar: The construction of three gigantic wooden chariots of Lord Jagannath has kicked off for the annual June 29 Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, at Odisha's Puri city, an official said Saturday.Going by tradition, the

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  Modi tries to woo people in Odisha, seeks Lord Jagannath's blessings

  India | July 16, 2013 17:32 IST

  Puri, July 16 :  Looking to woo the people of Odisha, BJP National Election Campaign Committee Chairman Narendra Modi today invoked blessings of Lord Jagannath here while lauding the contribution of Odia people for the