Jun 27, 2025
The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is an annual celebration in Odisha
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Thousands of devotees have gathered at Puri’s Jagannath Temple as this year’s Rath Yatra begins on Friday, June 27
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The festival is observed on Dwitiya Tithi, the second day of the Shukla Paksha in the lunar month
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The sacred ritual features a grand procession carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra on majestic chariots
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The holy city of Puri is secured under a five-tier safety plan to manage the nine-day-long Rath Yatra
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Over 10,000 security personnel, aided by AI-powered surveillance, are deployed to ensure the festival remains safe and well-organized
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Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik has crafted a tribute with 101 sand idols of Lord Jagannath to mark the occasion
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