Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: Lakhs of Devotees Participate in Grand Chariot Procession
- The Rath Yatra festival in Puri began with millions of devotees and foreign visitors witnessing the ceremonial procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra on their grand chariots moving towards the Gundicha Temple.
- The festival includes ancient rituals such as the Chhera Pahanra, where the King of Puri sweeps the chariots, symbolizing humility and devotion, and the deities are seated on decorated chariots.
- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called the Rath Yatra a unique tradition of Sanatan culture, highlighting the festival's significance and the importance of its rituals.
- Foreign devotees expressed admiration for the sincere and deep faith of Indian pilgrims during the festival, praising the spiritual atmosphere and the festival's experience.
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Rath Yatra 2026: Torrential rains fail to deter lakhs of devotees
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable testament to enduring faith and spiritual resilience, lakhs of devotees from across Odisha, various parts of India, and several countries around the world gathered in the sacred town of Puri to witness the grand Rath Yatra 2026. Despite continuous and heavy rainfall that lashed the region since Wednesday evening, the spirit of devotion remained unshaken, transforming adversity into a powerful symbol of collective be…
Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Odisha, lakhs of devotees join grand chariot procession
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced in Puri with immense devotee participation. Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra embarked on their sacred journey from the temple. Authorities implemented extensive security and crowd management arrangements for the large gathering. Special train services were introduced to facilitate pilgrim movement to and from Puri. Similar Rath Yatra celebrations are also underway across various other Indian stat…
Pahandi Rituals Begin at Puri Jagannath Temple Ahead of Grand Rath Yatra; Chariot Pulling at 2 PM
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Lakhs of devotees have gathered along the Grand Road (Badadanda) to witness the grand procession and catch a glimpse of the deities as they embark on their majestic chariots. India News | Pahandi Rituals Begin at Puri Jagannath Temple Ahead of Grand Rath Yatra; Chariot Pulling at 2 PM.
"Indian people pray with sincerity": Foreign devotees captivated by Puri's grand Rath Yatra celebrations
The annual Rath Yatra festival in the holy city of Puri witnessed a massive turnout of devotees and international visitors this year, with foreign travellers joining millions of pilgrims to witness the sacred chariots and experience the spiritual atmosphere surrounding the historic procession.
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra Draws Lakhs Despite Heavy Rain
Braving relentless rainfall, lakhs of devotees gathered in Puri for Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra. Amid chants of "Jai Jagannath," the grand chariots rolled through the city as pilgrims turned out in huge numbers for one of India's most revered religious celebrations.
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