Rath Yatra

Puri’s Jagannath Temple Reopens Ratna Bhandar After 46 Years

The Ratna Bhandar, the 12th-century treasury of the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri, was reopened on Sunday afternoon after 46 years. Members of an 11-member committee appointed by the Odisha government went to the Jagannath temple on Sunday afternoon to reopen its revered treasury. Former Orissa High Court Judge Biswanath...

Stampede-Like Situation During Rath Yatra In Puri Claims 1 Life; Leaves Several Injured

A man lost his life while several others sustained injuries during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. The festival is known to draw over thousands of devotees from across the world which created another stampede like-situation that led to the loss of a life and injuries to others. According...

Lord Jagannath Travels To His Aunt’s Home: Interesting Facts About Rath Yatra

One of the globally recognized event, the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, showcases elaborate chariots dedicated to the gods Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Every year, Neem and wood are used to construct each chariot, which is adorned with colorful cloth to represent a distinct quality. The coconut fibre ropes that...

Rath Yatra Begins: President Droupadi Murmu To Join The Yatra

The unique Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival, is any public procession in a chariot. They are held annually in India. This unique two day Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha is all set to begin from today (July 7). This 2024 Rath Yatra will be joined by the President of...

Odisha Govt Reconstitutes Panel To Supervise Shri Jagannath Temple Committee

In order to oversee the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing commission in conducting the inventory of valuables, including jewelry kept in Ratna Bandar, the Odisha government created a commission headed by Justice Biswanath Rath. "The Government have been pleased to dissolve the High-Level Committee constituted vide Notification No.JTA-04/2024/2933/L, dated 02.03.2024 for...