Puri gears up for Rath Yatra as chariot construction process begins on Akshaya Tritiya

April 21, 2026 12:04 PM

Puri gears up for Rath Yatra as chariot construction process begins on Akshaya Tritiya

The preparations for the famous annual Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra formally commenced on Monday with the sacred chariot construction rituals ‘Ratha Katha Anukula Puja’ held in Puri on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.​ Speaking to media persons, Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Arabinda Kumar Padhee, said that the first phase of this year’s Rath Yatra began today with the commencement of chariot constructi...

Akshaya Tritiya: Odisha Begins Farming Season, Disburses Rs 838 Crore to Farmers

April 20, 2026 9:28 PM

Akshaya Tritiya: Odisha Begins Farming Season, Disburses Rs 838 Crore to Farmers

On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday marked the ceremonial beginning of agricultural activities and the construction of the sacred chariots of Lord Jagannath. Describing the day as highly auspicious, the Chief Minister highlighted its cultural and agricultural significance, as it traditionally marks the start of the farming season in the state. As part of the celebrations, the ritual of ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ was formally initiated, symbolisi...