Lord Jagannath
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Puri Ratha Yatra witnesses massive turnout
India | Jun 29, 2014, 10:38 PM ISTPuri: 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 | Jun 29, 2014, 12:04 PM ISTBhubaneswar: 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 | Jun 10, 2014, 11:09 AM ISTBhubaneswar: 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, 01:47 PM ISTBhubaneswar: 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 | Jul 16, 2013, 05:32 PM ISTPuri, 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
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Know about the world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri
India | Jul 10, 2013, 05:32 PM ISTNew Delhi: “Ratha Yatra” is the colourful festival which draws millions of devotees from various parts of the country and abroad to Puri. Also known as the Car Festival, the Rath Yatra is taking place
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Modi to pay obeisance to Lord Jagannath in Puri on July 16
National | Jul 03, 2013, 06:15 PM ISTBhubaneswar, Jul 3: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on July 16 and seek the blessings of Lord Jaganath at Puri."Modiji is scheduled to come on a one-day visit to Odisha.
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Return car festival in Puri
India | Jun 29, 2012, 05:27 PM ISTPuri, Jun 29 : Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad descended on this pilgrim town today to witness ‘Bahuda Yatra',the return car festival of Lord Jagannath accompanied by his elder brother and
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Rath Yatra gets a Russian flavour in Kolkata
India | Jun 21, 2012, 07:27 PM ISTKolkata, Jun 21: The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was celebrated with gaiety and fervour today in the city.International Society for Krishna Consciousness(Iskcon) organised its 41st Kolkata Rath Yatra with the theme of ‘Hare Krishna
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Rath Yatra: 10 Sevayats, Several Devotees Injured In Police Canecharge
India | Jul 04, 2011, 02:28 PM ISTPuri, July 4 : At least 10 "sevayats" (priests) and some devotees were injured here today, in alleged cane-charge by police to control the swelling crowd of devotees atop "Nandighosh", the chariot of Lord Jagannath."We