Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha reopens from today, public 'darshan' from Jan 3
The Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha reopened on Wednesday after it was closed down in March in wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
Dec 23, 2020, 14:07 PM IST
History and Astonishing Facts about Jagannath Temple
Puri’s famous Jagannath Temple holds a prominent place of importance for devotees. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India, and is also well-known for the annual chariot festival or Rath Yatra.
Sep 13, 2020, 07:10 AM IST
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
Video: Supreme Court allows Puri Rath Yatra with conditions
The Supreme Court allowed the Puri Rath Yatra with conditions and asked the state government and the Centre to work in tandem. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde noted that the state government has the freedom to stop the Rath Yatra, if it observes a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Puri.
Jun 23, 2020, 08:22 AM IST
Rath Yatra 2020: Deba Snana Purnima festival of Holy Trinity begins in Puri — Check photos
The much-awaited Deba Snana Purnima ritual of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra kickstarted in Odisha on Friday (June 5) at the Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri.
Jun 05, 2020, 11:32 AM IST
Puri Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, siblings likely to be held without devotees
The Ratha Yatra could be organised with minimum servitors and without devotees if the Odisha government granted permission for the 9-day sojourn of deities, said the Puri Gajapati after a meeting of Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee during the day.
May 30, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan: Lakhs evacuated, 41 NDRF teams deployed in Odisha, West Bengal; Assam on high alert
The cyclone, which will make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh coast most likely on May 20 afternoon, has already started triggering rainfall in several states.
May 19, 2020, 22:08 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan approaches Odisha coast — States likely to be hit after it makes a landfall
Cyclone Amphan, which has intensified into an extremely super cyclone, is all set to make the landfall on Wednesday afternoon. The cyclone is rapidly moving towards the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh and is expected to make a landfall on May 20. At the time of the landfall, Cyclone Amphan is expected to carry wind speed of 155-165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph. The states of Odisha and West Bengal have been on high alert. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible help to bo both states to deal with the situation arising out of its movement.
May 19, 2020, 15:23 PM IST
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2020: Chariots' construction work begins amid lockdown- In pics
Also known as the chariot festival, it happens to be a 15-day long festival which is celebrated with much gusto and fervour in the temple town of Puri, Odisha.
May 08, 2020, 17:13 PM IST
'World's largest' beach cleanliness drive to be held in Puri on Saturday
To mark the World Cleanup Day, celebrated on September 21 every year, the world's 'largest' cleanliness drive will be organised at a beach in Odisha's Puri on Saturday.
Sep 21, 2019, 08:59 AM 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
Experts remove rod pieces lodged inside cobra in Odisha
A team of experts belonging to Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) conducted a successful surgery to remove two pieces of iron rod from a cobra on Thursday.
Jul 12, 2019, 23:57 PM 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
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2019: Everything you need to know
A sea of devotees gathered at the town of Puri in Odisha for the annual nine-day Jagannath Rath Yatra that began today. Lakhs of people converged in Puri for a glimpse of Lord Jagannath. Watch full video to know more.
Jul 04, 2019, 18:32 PM IST
PM Modi, President Kovind extend greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra occasion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra.
Jul 04, 2019, 10:36 AM IST
Rath Yatra 2019: Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art on chariot festival is all about peace, joy and happiness—Pic inside
During the month of Asadha in June or July, the presiding deities—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are taken from their Puri temple to Bada Danda and complete the distance of almost 3 km to Shri Gundicha Temple on huge chariots respectively.
Jul 04, 2019, 10:29 AM IST
Puri: Devotees in large number arrive to attend world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra
Final touches have been given to the preparations for Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri that will commence today. Devotees in large number have gathered in Odisha's coastal city. Watch this video to know more.
Jul 04, 2019, 10:10 AM IST
Puri beach to become Asia's first with Blue Flag certification
The tag is given to environment-friendly and clean beaches which are equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists.
Jun 06, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
