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Rath Yatra 2020: Lesser known facts about Jagannath Temple in Puri

Watch the video below to know the unknown and interesting facts about the Puri Jagannath Temple and Rath Yatra: 

Jul 04, 2020, 17:20 PM IST

On Niladri Bije, Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Lord Jagannath's sand art offering Rasagola to Goddess Lakshmi - See Rasagola Dibasa pic!

On Niladri Bije, the presiding deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra return to the Ratna Bedi. 

Jul 04, 2020, 11:21 AM IST

Supreme Court allows Puri Rath Yatra with conditions, says Odisha can stop festivities if it endangers public health

During the hearing, the Chief Justice noted that the court is willing to modify its June 18 order which put a stay on the Rath Yatra in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 22, 2020, 17:48 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 positive cases rise to 50 in Odisha

Out of 50 positive cases, one died, 12 have cured and the rest 37 are active cases in the state, said the state health department.

Apr 11, 2020, 13:20 PM IST

2 minor girls among 48 COVID-19 cases in Odisha

According to the state government, case number 47 and 48 who tested positive for COVID-19 are aged 9 and 5, respectively. These two girls belong to Jharpada area of Bhubaneswar.

Apr 10, 2020, 20:17 PM IST

Boat with 25 on board capsizes in Odisha's Khurda

All 25 people were rescued and admitted to a hospital in Balugaon.

Feb 03, 2020, 07:32 AM IST

Hockey India announces 32 players for men's national coaching camp

Dragflicker and defender Varun Kumar, who was out of action due to a nerve injury, has returned for the national coaching camp. 

Jan 25, 2020, 14:03 PM IST

Odisha reels under cold wave conditions, temperature dips to 4.8 degree in Sonepur

Cold wave conditions continued to prevail over Odisha as the mercury level dipped below 10 degrees Celsius in 13 places on Sunday. Sonepur recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 4.8 degree Celsius followed by 5 degrees in Phulbani and 6 degree Celsius in Angul.

Jan 12, 2020, 16:16 PM IST

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha from October 23

According to the IMD weather report, Ganjam, Gajapati, Raigarh, Puri, Kandhamal, Nuapara, and Balangir districts in south Odisha will receive heavy rain. 

Oct 21, 2019, 16:40 PM IST

Bhubaneswar auto driver fined Rs 47,500 for drunk driving, violating various traffic rules

A Traffic police near Acharya Vihar on Wednesday levied the penalty on the auto-rickshaw driver and issued him a challan for drunk driving and not carrying documents including his driving licence, vehicle insurance, the pollution certificate apart from using the vehicle without permit.

Sep 04, 2019, 16:11 PM IST

Rath Yatra 2019: Know the importance of touching the chariot rope during the festival

The festival holds prime importance in the Eastern side of the country where Rath Yatra is the most revered celebration time. Lakhs of devotees throng Puri, just to catch a glimpse of their favourite Lord riding the chariot.

Jul 18, 2019, 07:49 AM IST

Rath Yatra 2019: Ever noticed Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra's chariots are different?

The three chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra are different in size and other detailing.

Jul 12, 2019, 19:03 PM IST

Rath Yatra 2019: The legend behind unfinished hands of Lord Jagannath's idol in Puri temple

The idols of Lord Jagannath depicts the Lord embodying features of a large, square-shaped head, big eyes and unfinished limbs. 

Jul 11, 2019, 19:08 PM IST

Playing Australia will boost our confidence: India hockey captain Manpreet Singh

The India team will travel Down Under for five matches starting Wednesday. 

May 06, 2019, 17:51 PM IST

67 thousands family suffers due to Fani cyclone in East Midnapore

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, hit East Midnapore district of West Bengal very badly, it effects daily life of 67 thousands family. watch video...

May 04, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

Fani cyclone destroyed a village in Bankura West Bengal

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, destroyed a village in Bankura district of West Bengal. watch video...

May 04, 2019, 15:38 PM IST

Cyclone Fani Impact: old tree falls on a taxi shop and electric poll

Fani cyclone creates problem for people of Durgapur. An old tree fallen due to speedy winds of Fani. Old tree falls on a taxi shop and electric poll. watch video...

May 04, 2019, 15:04 PM IST

watch Drone visual from puri after cyclonic storm Fani

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, pummeled through coastal Odisha with wind speeds of over 200 kmph on Friday but failed to cause widespread death and destruction due to massive pre-emptive measures taken by the state government and other agencies. watch drone visual from puri after cyclonic storm Fani.

May 04, 2019, 13:24 PM IST

Cyclone Fani Impact: flood like situation in coastal Odisha

Cyclone Fani, the most powerful tropical storm to hit India in 20 years, pummeled through coastal Odisha with wind speeds of over 200 kmph on Friday but failed to cause widespread death and destruction due to massive pre-emptive measures taken by the state government and other agencies. watch the aerial survey of area after flood like situation...

May 04, 2019, 09:14 AM IST

Cyclone Fani: 3 Killed as ‘Extremely Severe’ Storm Hits Odisha

Cyclone Fani made landfall at Odisha’s Puri on Friday. Currently, safety steps are being taken to evacuate over a million people as the storm is heading towards the eastern coast of the country. To deal with any kind of exigency, the Indian Coast Guard has positioned 34 disaster relief teams at different spots and has also deployed four ships. Watch this video to know more.

May 03, 2019, 14:52 PM IST