Rath Yatra
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Adani Group launches massive 'seva campaign' for Puri Rath Yatra 2025, to serve 4 million free meals
India | Jun 26, 2025, 05:05 PM ISTThe Adani Group is undertaking a comprehensive seva effort to support both pilgrims and frontline officials during the Rath Yatra from June 26 to July 8. Held annually at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, the nine-day chariot procession draws millions of pilgrims from across the country and beyond.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Know the history, legend behind the largest chariot festival
Lifestyle | Jun 28, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTThe mention of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is there in ancient scriptures like that of Brahma Purana, Padma Purana and others, and is believed to be more than 460 years old. While there are several legends about the Jagannath Rath Yatra, read here about one of the famous ones.
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East Coast Railways launches 'ECoR Yatra' app for Rath Yatra in Puri: Know all about it
India | Jun 24, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTThe app is specially designed to provide comprehensive and real-time information to pilgrims and rail users travelling during the Rath Yatra. This year, the Rath Yatra will begin on June 27, when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, will be taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple.
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7 places in and around Puri you can visit during Jagannath Rath Yatra
Fashion | Jun 23, 2025, 05:08 PM ISTJagannath Rath Yatra, which happens evey year in Puri, is a festival that is attended by people from across the world. This is the time when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken out of the temple. If you're going to the Rath Yatra, here are some places in and around Puri you can visit.
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Jaganath Rath Yatra 2025: Interesting facts about the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra
Lifestyle | Jun 18, 2025, 03:36 PM ISTDuring Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, are taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple on chariots which are made every year. Read on to know some interesting facts about the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
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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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ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assurance, draws criticism
World | Nov 11, 2024, 12:56 PM ISTThe incident has sparked strong condemnation from Matru Prasad Mishra, a spokesperson for Puri Govardhan Peeth, who labelled the event a "conspiracy against our religion" and called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in India.
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Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple reopens after 46 years: What's inside treasury?
India | Jul 15, 2024, 05:23 PM ISTThe Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Odisha, was reopened after 46 years. An 11-member team, including officials from the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and the Archaeological Survey of India, broke three locks to access the inner chamber.
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Donald Trump's 48-year-old role in Jagannath Ratha Yatra: A tale of generosity, divine intervention
World | Jul 15, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTTrump was hosting a campaign rally when he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. However, a spokesperson for ISKCON linked this incident to Trump's involvement in the inaugural Rath Yatra in New York 48 years ago.
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President Murmu, PM Modi greet people on start of Rath Yatra, pray for peace and prosperity
India | Aug 17, 2026, 03:44 PM ISTRath Yatra 2024: President Droupadi Murmu is also scheduled to witness the Rath Yatra on Sunday. The state government has made special arrangements for her visit.
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Rath Yatra 2024: Odisha Police to use AI for traffic, crowd management
India | Jul 07, 2024, 09:24 AM ISTRath Yatra 2024: Puri is all set for the smooth conduct of Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra festival which will be a two-day affair from Sunday in 53 years.
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Gujarat: Jagannath Rath Yatra underway in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers| WATCH
Gujarat | Jul 07, 2024, 09:20 AM ISTRath Yatra 2024: The Rath Yatra, also called the Ratha Jatra, is considered the oldest and largest Hindu chariot festival celebrated annually.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Puri geared up for holy event, President Murmu to attend | Details
India | Jul 07, 2024, 07:44 AM ISTThe annual Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is all set to start on July 7. While President Droupadi Murmu is going to witness the chariot-pulling ritual, the arrangements are made to provide the best experience to the devotees.
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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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WATCH: Hare Krishna devotees 'bring God into street to meet people more closely' in Hungary
World | Jul 01, 2024, 04:32 PM ISTFollowers of the Hare Krishna Hindu movement gathered in Budapest for their largest annual celebration. They sang and danced alongside a massive, intricately decorated cart. Despite the heat, spectators lined the city centre streets to witness the Chariot Festival unfold.
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When is Mahavir Jayanti 2024? Know date, history, significance and more
Lifestyle | Apr 20, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTMahavir Jayanti is not just a religious festival but a celebration of timeless wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. It reminds us of the eternal values of non-violence, truth, and compassion, which are as relevant today as they were in ancient times.
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Ram Mandir Rath Yatra to kick off in US from March 25; to cover 851 temples in 48 states
World | Mar 22, 2024, 10:11 AM ISTThe rath will be built on a van and travel over 8,000 miles carrying the idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and others to 851 temples in the US. A separate Yatra has been planned in Canada by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Canada, which will cover 150 temples in the country.
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Rajasthan: Amit Shah narrowly escapes as his chariot collides with electric wire, probe ordered
Rajasthan | Nov 08, 2023, 02:39 PM ISTRajasthan news: Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed three rallies in Rajasthan's Kuchaman, Makrana and Nagaur in support of the party candidates for the November 25 Assembly elections.
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Gujarat: One dead, many injured after portion of building collapses in Ahmedabad during Rath Yatra
Gujarat | Jun 20, 2023, 06:25 PM ISTMany people were left injured after portion of a building collapsed on Tuesday in Gujarat's Ahmedabad during Rath Yatra.