Lord Jagannath's chariot to roll on Sukhoi jet tires on Kolkata streets: Report

Lord Jagannath becomes MRF’s second client for Sukhoi tyres after IAF

Tyres which are used for Sukhoi aircrafts and are manufactured by Chennai based MRF, have been fixed on the wheels of the chariot of Lord Jagannath at ISKCON Kolkata

Kolkata's 'rath yatra' gets boost with Sukhoi fighter jet tyres for Lord Jagannath's chariot

This year’s Rath Yatra in Kolkata will have a special touch, thanks to a remarkable upgrade to the iconic chariot-carrying Lord Jagannath. After more than two decades of searching for the perfect fit, ISKCON Kolkata has replaced the ageing wheels – originally sourced from a Boeing 747 – with cutting-edge tyres designed for Sukhoi fighter jets. These high-performance tyres, manufactured by MRF, are built to withstand the immense weight of the cha…

Lord Jagannath's chariot to roll on Sukhoi jet tires on Kolkata streets: Report

This year's Rath Yatra in Kolkata will feature a chariot on Sukhoi fighter jet tires, organized by ISCKON Kolkata. After 20 years of searching, MRF supplied the tires, which can bear a weight of 16 tonnes. A trial run was successfully conducted.

Lord Jagannath’s Chariot to run with Sukhoi Fighter Jet Wheels in Kolkata Rath Yatra – What is Sukhoi Fighter Jet?

Now Sukhoi fighter jets’ name will be associated with ISKCON’s Rath Yatra in Kolkata. Lord Jagannath’s chariot has been fitted with new tyres used for Sukhoi 4th generation fighter jets! The chariot, with the new set of tyres, will carry Lord Jagannath on this year’s Rath Yatra which will be held on June 27. Each of the four tyres can withstand a load of 16 tonnes. The chariots of other deities will have iron wheels as usual. Boeing Aircraft tyr…

Kolkata: ISKCON's Rath Yatra chariot wheel gets Sukhoi twist  - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI

A file image of ISKCON Rath Yatra. Photo Courtesy: IBNS This year Kolkata’s Rath Yatra, organised by ISKCON, will have a special moment when the chariot that will be rolled out on the streets of the East Indian city will have brand new tyres designed for a Russian Sukhoi fighter jet. The iconic Rath Yatra in the city first began its journey in 1972, giving people a chance to celebrate the procession dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Jagannath. T…