Lord Jagannath

June 27, 2025 12:05 PM

148th Jagannath Rath yatra rolls through Ahmedabad

The 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Ahmedabad on Friday, seamlessly blending centuries-old tradition with state-of-the-art security arrangements. Held annually on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya (Ashadhi Bij), the Rath Yatra is India’s second-largest chariot festival after Puri, attracting lakhs of devotees from across Gujarat and beyond. The day began with the sacred Mangla Aarti, performed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at around 4:00 a.m., continuing his longstanding personal tra...

June 27, 2025 10:03 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra

On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in conveying heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath across the globe. The festival, marked by grand processions and deep spiritual fervour, is being celebrated with great devotion in various parts of India and by the Indian diaspora abroad. Taking to X, President Murmu said, "On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lo...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Security heightened in Puri ahead of Lord Jagannath’s Bahuda Yatra

As the city of Puri prepares for the Bahuda Yatra, marking the return of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to their main temple, authorities have ramped up security measures to ensure a smooth and safe celebration. The Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Monday, signifies the conclusion of a nine-day sojourn for Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra. Devotees will pull three chariots carrying the deities from Sri Gundicha temple back to Sri Mandir, their primary abode. “All our arrange...