Lord Jagannath
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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.
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Preparations underway for return journey of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra in Odisha's Puri
News | Jul 01, 2020, 11:12 AM ISTThe return journey of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra will commence on July 01.
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Baahubalis: Puri's Gochikar brothers, the superheroes who pulled Lord Jagannath's Rath
India | Jun 27, 2020, 10:32 AM ISTThe three majestic wooden chariots carrying the trinity -- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra -- rolled on the grand road of Puri as the annual Rath Yatra was held on June 23, but for the first time ever, in the absence of devotees. Though the iconic rath yatra of the Lord of Universe held without devotees, two servitors among others who pulled the trinity have now become a new internet sensation and being compared as Puri's Baahubali.
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Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri temple servitor tests COVID-19 positive
India | Jun 23, 2020, 12:50 PM ISTModifying 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 | Jun 23, 2020, 12:20 PM ISTAfter 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 | Jun 22, 2020, 09:36 PM ISTOdisha 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 | Jun 05, 2020, 02:11 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 13, 2020, 07:05 PM ISTOdisha 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 | Feb 25, 2020, 07:21 PM ISTA 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 | Jul 04, 2019, 09:25 PM ISTThe 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 | 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.
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After a gap of 34 years, Lord Jagannath Temple's treasury to be inspected on April 4
India | Apr 03, 2018, 02:41 PM ISTA 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 | Jun 25, 2017, 04:08 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 30, 2016, 07:22 PM ISTMainstream 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 | Jul 06, 2016, 04:36 PM ISTPuri: 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 | Jul 18, 2015, 10:22 PM ISTBhubaneshwar: 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 | Jul 18, 2015, 01:02 PM ISTAhmedabad: 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 | Jul 15, 2015, 01:39 PM ISTAhmedabad: 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