Rath yatra

Motor mechanic makes mini chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra & Subhadra with food grains!

A motor mechanic in Berhampur, Odisha has made mini chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra by using three different food grains.

Jul 11, 2021, 16:39 PM IST

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2021: Date, Puja Timings, COVID protocol - All you need to know!

The three chariots used to carry the Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra (sister) are different in size and other detailing. 

Jul 10, 2021, 13:02 PM IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik appeals for smooth conduct of Puri Ratha Yatra amidst COVID scare

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday sought cooperation of all including devotees for the smooth conduct of Lord Jagannaths annual Ratha Yatra this year on July 12 amid strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

Jul 08, 2021, 22:06 PM IST

JP Nadda set to launch BJP's Rath Yatra in Bengal, confusion prevails over permission

Nadda is scheduled to kick off the 'Parivartan Yatra' from Nabadwip, the birthplace of 15th century saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Nadia district. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also likely to inaugurate two of the five proposed yatras later this month.

Feb 06, 2021, 07:15 AM IST

Kiska Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's new slogan in protest of BJP's Rath Yatra

Rage continues with the BJP's rath yatra in West Bengal, in response to the rath yatra, Mamata Banerjee gave a new slogan, calling the BJP rioters.

Feb 05, 2021, 10:30 AM IST

Puri Rath Yatra 2020: Reason behind unfinished hands of Lord Jagannath's idols

There are various legends and beliefs associated with the origin of the idols of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra.

Jul 10, 2020, 18:14 PM IST

Rath Yatra: No devotees allowed in Puri during Dakshina Moda rituals

The three chariots of the deities of Jagannath Temple that were parked outside Gundicha Temple after Rath Yatra, were on Sunday turned around as a sign of preparation for the upcoming Bahuda Yatra (return car festival).

Jun 29, 2020, 07:26 AM IST

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2020: Lata Mangeshkar, Nandana Sen, Aamrapali Dubey extend greetings

The famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is also known as the Chariot Festival. It remains one of the most important festivals in the country and Odisha attracts millions of devotees thronging the annual chariot procession just to get one glimpse of the Lord.

Jun 23, 2020, 20:54 PM IST

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri amid COVID-19; see pics

The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the chariot festival in Puri (Odisha) began on Tuesday, a day after the Supreme Court allowed the State government to hold the seven-day chariot festival in a restricted fashion amid coronavirus outbreak in India.

Jun 23, 2020, 17:51 PM IST

On Jagannath Rath Yatra 2020, Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to Lord with breathtaking sand art creations at Puri beach

The famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is also known as the Chariot Festival. Noted sand artiste Sudarsan Pattnaik, who hails from Bhubaneswar paid tribute to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra in his own creative way. 

Jun 23, 2020, 12:46 PM 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

Supreme Court to hear pleas against its stay order on Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra on June 22

The Supreme Court (SC) is scheduled to hear a bunch of petitions seeking modification of its earlier June 18 order staying the `Rath Yatra` in Odisha's Puri due to coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak on Monday (June 22).

Jun 22, 2020, 06:38 AM IST

Supreme Court to hear petitions seeking modification of its Rath Yatra stay order on June 22

The top court on June 18 had said that the Rath Yatra will not be held anywhere in Odisha in 2020 to avoid large gathering that could spread COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 21, 2020, 17:58 PM 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

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

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

Odisha artist creates record for making smallest Lord Jagannath's chariot

Artist Satya Maharana has created a miniature version of Nandighosa-- Lord Jagannath's chariot for Rath Yatra. The creation has got an entry into the India Book of Records and International Book of Records for being the smallest of its kind.

Jul 07, 2019, 18:15 PM IST