Jagannath Rath Yatra preparations in full swing, check latest updates- In pics
The Rath Yatra will be aired on TV and social media platforms as well.
Puri: Reviewing the arrangements through video conferencing, Patnaik thanked everyone for their cooperation in successfully organizing the Rath Yatra last year and sought cooperation from Puri residence and servitors for this year`s Rath Yatra and stated that amid COVID-19, like last year, this year also devotees can watch the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath through TV and Social media platforms, a press release informed. Take a look at the preperations underway:
Devotees carry a statue of Lord Jagannath made of Neem wood
In the 'Mameru', the head priest displays clothes, jewelleries, and turbans of Lord Jagannath
Devotees take part in a ritual of Lord Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra during jal yatra procession before rath yatra festival
Patnaik said like last year, this year we are going through a critical situation the pandemic, hence the whole world will witness Car Festival through television and social media, accordingly, all the rituals of loads Jagannath should be done timely by following the COVID-19 guidelines.
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Police personnel patrol on the route ahead of annual Rath Yatra
Hindu devotees look at Lord Jagannath 'Mameru' ahead of annual Rath Yatra
Joining the meeting, Health and Family Welfare Minister Nab Das said that special arrangements have been made for Rath Yatra amid COVID-19, arrangements have been done for RT-PCR testing of all servitors, Police, and administrative personnel, besides along with other medical emergency units.DGP, Abhay stated at the meeting that "All security measures have been taken up by the police administration for smooth conduct of Rath Yatra.
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