US EditionThousands Witness Reappearance of Lord Jagannath Ahead of Rath Yatra
- Thousands of devotees gathered ahead of the Rath Yatra on June 27, 2025, in Puri to witness Lord Jagannath's reappearance at the 12th-century temple.
- The event follows traditional preparations including the 'Nabajouban Darsan' viewing from 8 am to 10:30 am, and the chariots' construction by artisans over two months.
- The three freshly made wooden chariots—Taladhwaja, Darpadalan, and Nandighosa—will carry the deities from Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha temple amid chanting and musical performances.
- Arabinda Padhee, chief of SJTA, mentioned that the 'Nabajouban Darsan' concluded successfully thanks to the efforts of all the servitors and expressed optimism for a trouble-free Rath Yatra procession.
- Security preparations include over 10,000 personnel, NSG commandos, and 275 AI-enabled cameras to ensure crowd, traffic, and health management during the festival.
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Hindustan TimesThousands witness reappearance of Lord Jagannath ahead of Rath Yatra
Puri, Jun 26 (PTI) A day before the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, thousands of devotees on Thursday thronged Odisha’s Puri to witness the reappearance of sibling deities at the 12th-century shrine here. They reached the ‘Singha Dwar’ (Lion’s Gate) of the temple much before the sun rose to have a ‘Nabajouban darshan’ (youthful appearance) […]
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