‘Felt like miracle’: Artistes thrilled to perform amid rainfall during Rath Yatra in Puri

July 16, 2026 12:31 PM

‘Felt like miracle’: Artistes thrilled to perform amid rainfall during Rath Yatra in Puri

As lakhs of devotees gather at Sri Jagannath Temple for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balram and Goddess Subhadra in Odisha's Puri, several dancers who had come to perform before the beginning of the procession said that it was a one-of-a-kind experience and a divine feeling to perform for the 'Mahaprabhu' amid rainfall. Speaking to IANS, a dance artist referred to Lord Jagannath as "God of emotion". "We have come to perform despite rainfall. We are waiting for the deities to c...

President Murmu attends ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ ceremony of Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur

February 26, 2026 4:20 PM

President Murmu attends ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ ceremony of Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday participated in the 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The ceremony was organised by the Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust in the Kolhan region. Addressing the gathering, the President described Mahaprabhu Jagannath as the Lord of the entire universe whose grace is bestowed equally upon all, without discrimination. She said the Kolhan region represents a unique confluence of vibrant triba...