Jun 27, 2025

Jagannath Puri 2025 - Devotees gather in Large Numbers in Puri

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The Chariot Festival

The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is an annual celebration in Odisha

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Rath Yatra Begins

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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Lunar Month

The festival is observed on Dwitiya Tithi, the second day of the Shukla Paksha in the lunar month

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The Holy Trinity

The sacred ritual features a grand procession carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra on majestic chariots

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Security Preparations

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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AI-Powered Surveillance

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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Sand Art

Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik has crafted a tribute with 101 sand idols of Lord Jagannath to mark the occasion

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