Manipur skips annual Rath Yatra procession due to violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur skips annual Rath Yatra procession due to violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Manipur on Tuesday skipped the annual royal Rath Yatra procession because of the ongoing ethnic violence which has claimed more than 100 lives and left thousands of people internally displaced. Nabakumar Sharma, a member of the Brahma Sabha, told PTI: "We decided not to hold the annual public royal Rath Yatra procession due to the unrest and violence in the state. On the day of Kang or Rath Yatra, the idols of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings - Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra - are taken out of Shree Govindaji Temple at the Palace Compound in Imphal and placed at a chariot which is then pulled by devotees for a ceremonial procession of 200 metres. "Majority of people will not carry out individual chariots to show our condolences for the lives lost in the violence," Devata Sharma, a Meitei Brahmin, told PTI.

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ISKCON Proceeds with Untimely Rath Yatra in U.S. Despite Protests from Odisha
2 months ago

ISKCON Proceeds with Untimely Rath Yatra in U.S. Despite Protests from Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In the face of backlash from Odisha, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness went ahead with the Rath Yatra festival in Houston, U.S., on Sunday. ISKCON’s decision has stirred widespread discontent among Lord Jagannath devotees in Odisha, who argue that observing the Rath Yatra outside its customary date is a misrepresentation of the sacred tradition. A few days prior …

Video of Hindu festival in Pakistan goes viral: Hundreds gather for Jagannath Rath Yatra
5 months, 1 week ago

Video of Hindu festival in Pakistan goes viral: Hundreds gather for Jagannath Rath Yatra

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of Hindus gathered to celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra in Muslim-majority Pakistan last month, and videos of the gathering have since gone viral on social media. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Rath Yatra is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Odisha. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} While the Rath Yatra of Puri is famous, many social media users were …

Iskcon Takes Out Jagannath Rath Yatra In Vijayawada
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Iskcon Takes Out Jagannath Rath Yatra In Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Thousands of devotees took part in the Jagannath Rath Yatra taken out through the streets of Vijayawada under the auspices of ISKCON Vijayawada on Friday. It proceeded through PVP Mall, Siddhartha Public School, Poly Clinic Road, Guru Nanak Colony, Fun Time Road, RTC Colony, Panta Kaluva Road, Krishnaveni Road, Krishnalanka and Ramalingeshwar Nagar Nandu, before culminating at the Gundicha …

Jagannath Rath Yatra: 'Rath Yatra is going on successfully,' Says Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja
6 months ago

Jagannath Rath Yatra: 'Rath Yatra is going on successfully,' Says Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja

ABP News  

Following the commencement of Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 7, Odisha Chief Secretary affirmed that the Rath Yatra is going on successfully and arrangements for medical and water facilities have been made for the devotees. The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is a major Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Puri, Odisha, India. It commemorates the …

Rath Yatra celebrated by many temples in Hyderabad
6 months ago

Rath Yatra celebrated by many temples in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Shri Jagannath’s annual rath yatra was celebrated in the city by temples dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna. While Sri Sri Radha Madanmohan Iskcon at Abids took out the procession from NTR Stadium to the Lord Jagannath temple in the General Bazaar, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy participating in the programme. The festival was also celebrated by the …

President Murmu joins around 1.5 million devotees in Puri Rath Yatra
6 months ago

President Murmu joins around 1.5 million devotees in Puri Rath Yatra

Hindustan Times  

Around 1.5 million devotees from across the country thronged the temple town of Puri in Odisha to pull the three wooden chariots carrying Lord Jagannath and his siblings on the main thoroughfare as the historic Rath Yatra began on Sunday. Servitors, devotees and police personnel first pulled Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra towards Srigundicha temple on the Grand Road amid …

Mamata pulls ropes of chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata
6 months ago

Mamata pulls ropes of chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 7 pulled ropes of the chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra here after paying obeisance to Lord Jagannath. Ms. Banerjee performed 'arati' with candles and offered prayers to the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Suvadra on the chariot in front of the ISKCON temple, before pulling the ropes of the chariot at …

Annual Ratha Yatra begins at Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha
6 months ago

Annual Ratha Yatra begins at Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha

Hindustan Times  

The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra began in the temple town of Puri in Odisha on Sunday morning with the three deities set to embark on their journey to the Sri Gundicha temple for a nine-day sojourn. Puri district collector Siddharth Swain said for the first time in 53 years, the …

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commences in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers
6 months ago

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commences in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers

The Hindu  

The 147th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath rolled out early on July 7 morning in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city where a large number of devotees flocked the procession route to pay obeisance to the deity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed the 'mangla aarti' and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed 'pahind vidhi', the ritual of cleaning the way using a …

ISKCON Kolkata, Visakhapatnam gears up for Rath Yatra festival tomorrow
6 months ago

ISKCON Kolkata, Visakhapatnam gears up for Rath Yatra festival tomorrow

Live Mint  

Preparations are underway in full force for the highly anticipated Rath Yatra festival at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Kolkata, set to unfold on July 7. This year's celebration holds special significance as it commemorates the 53rd edition of the iconic chariot festival, coinciding with the 150th Birth Anniversary of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada Maharaj, …

Bengal to observe rath yatra festival at Digha from next year: Mamata
6 months ago

Bengal to observe rath yatra festival at Digha from next year: Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the coastal town of Digha would have rath yatra of Lord Jagannath from next year. The Chief Minister added, “We in West Bengal are erecting a pride-inspiring temple complex for Lord Jagannath at Digha. There were speculations in the administrative quarters that the Chief Minister will inaugurate the temple at Digha …

Under-preparation Rath Yatra Chariat attacked in Manipur
6 months ago

Under-preparation Rath Yatra Chariat attacked in Manipur

Op India  

A chariot being constructed for the upcoming Rath Yatra festival was attacked in Manipur capital Imphal on Thursday-Friday night. Unknown armed miscreants attacked a chariot being prepared for the upcoming Ratha Yatra festival in Imphal, Manipur, early on July 5. The incident occurred around 12:30 am near the crossing of Sana Konung.#Manipur #ManipurViolence #RathYatra #Firing pic.twitter.com/WxoH1oManj — India Today NE …

As an Adivasi, I feel blessed to be part of Rath Yatra: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
6 months, 1 week ago

As an Adivasi, I feel blessed to be part of Rath Yatra: CM Mohan Charan Majhi

New Indian Express  

PURI: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday sought cooperation from all the stakeholders to make Rath Yatra of the Lord Jagannath a grand success this year. Since I belong to the adivasi community, I feel blessed to be a part of this festival as chief minister,” Majhi said while taking stock of the preparations in place for the annual …

Odisha Chief Minister announces two-day holiday for Rath Yatra
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha Chief Minister announces two-day holiday for Rath Yatra

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on July 2 announced a two-day holiday for the upcoming Rath Yatra on July 7 and 8, marking a special occasion after 53 years. Chairing a high-level meeting to review preparations for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings in Puri, Mr. Majhi highlighted the significance of this rare two-day festival, …

Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces two-day holiday for Rath Yatra
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces two-day holiday for Rath Yatra

India TV News  

Ahead of the auspicious Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a two-day holiday for the event on July 7 and 8, marking a special occasion after 53 years when ‘Nabajaubana Darshan’, ‘Netra Utsav’ and the ‘Rath Yatra’ are falling on the same day. CM Majhi chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday and …

Bahuda Rath Yatra set to begin from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri
1 year, 6 months ago

Bahuda Rath Yatra set to begin from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri

Hindustan Times  

The Bahuda Rath Yatra or the 'Return Car Festival' is set to begin on Wednesday, from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Puri, on the 9th day of Jagannath Rath Yatra. Bahuda Rath Yatra set to begin from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri Throngs of devotees gathered from all over the country and abroad and danced and …

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023: The history of the famous Chariot festival explained
1 year, 6 months ago

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023: The history of the famous Chariot festival explained

Firstpost  

Lord Jagannath is all set to commence on a nine-day Rath Yatra with his siblings – Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra – in Odisha’s Puri today. This annual procession takes the holy trinity on a three-km journey from the Jagannath temple to their ‘aunt’s home’ at Gundicha temple Lord Jagannath is all set to commence on a nine-day Rath Yatra …

PM Modi, Murmu greet people on Rath Yatra; Muslims welcome event in Ahmedabad
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi, Murmu greet people on Rath Yatra; Muslims welcome event in Ahmedabad

Hindustan Times  

As thousands of devotees congregated in Puri for the annual ‘Ratha Jatra’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people, saying may the divine journey of Lord Jagannath fill everyone's lives with health, happiness and spiritual enrichment. Devotees attend the 146th annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Rath Yatra, one of the famous Hindu festivals celebrated …

146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Ahmedabad
1 year, 6 months ago

146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Ahmedabad

The Hindu  

The 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 morning in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked the 18-km route of the procession to catch a glimpse of the deity. The Gujarat Police have for the first time in the Rath Yatra used 3D mapping technology to monitor the entire route …

Jagannath Yatra 2023: Members of Muslim community welcome procession in Ahmedabad- WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Jagannath Yatra 2023: Members of Muslim community welcome procession in Ahmedabad- WATCH

India TV News  

Jagannath Yatra 2023: The 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held on Tuesday morning in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. 3D mapping technology for security The Gujarat Police for the first time in the Rath Yatra used 3D mapping technology to monitor the entire route and also deployed anti-drone technology to ensure no unauthorised drones are used during the event, as per …

Gujarat: 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath held in Ahmedabad; HM Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers | WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Gujarat: 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath held in Ahmedabad; HM Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers | WATCH

India TV News  

Jagannath Yatra 2023: Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers on the occasion of the 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced on Tuesday morning in Ahmedabad city amid tight security. 3D mapping technology for security The Gujarat Police for the first time in the Rath Yatra used 3D mapping technology to monitor the entire …

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel flags off 145th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad
1 year, 6 months ago

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel flags off 145th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad : Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed 'Pahind Vidhi' at Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad on Tuesday ahead of flagging off the 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath on Tuesday morning in Gujarat's capital city. Bhupendra Patel continued the tradition and for the first time flagged off the 145th Rath Yatra as the Chief Minister. Chief Minister Patel also cleansed …

There was fear of riots under Congress rule: Amit Shah
2 years, 6 months ago

There was fear of riots under Congress rule: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the Congress saying that during its rule in Gujarat, people would hold their breath during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra fearing violence and riots. But from the time people of Gujarat have taken away power from Congress and given it to the BJP, such incidents have not taken place.” Shah, …

Puri: In a First, Rath Yatra Rituals Completed Ahead of Schedule; Lord Jagannath Begins 9-day Procession
2 years, 6 months ago

Puri: In a First, Rath Yatra Rituals Completed Ahead of Schedule; Lord Jagannath Begins 9-day Procession

News 18  

In a record, the pulling of the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his divine siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra along with Chakraraj Sudarshan during the Ratha Jatra was completed four hours ahead of schedule. The three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra arrived at ‘Saradhabali’ in front of Gundicha temple located on the north-eastern end of …

Rath Yatra 2022: Million devotees throng temple town of Puri to pull Lord Jagannath's chariot
2 years, 6 months ago

Rath Yatra 2022: Million devotees throng temple town of Puri to pull Lord Jagannath's chariot

Hindustan Times  

Rath Yatra 2022: Million devotees throng temple town of Puri to pull Lord Jagannath's chariot Vibrant colours, enthusiastic faces, crowded shops, and cheery craftspeople are just a few of the highlights of Rath Yatra in. Vibrant colours, enthusiastic faces, crowded shops, and cheery craftspeople are just a few of the highlights of Rath Yatra in Puri, the popular Chariot celebration …

BJP plans to sign off Rath Yatras with Modi's rally in Kolkata in March
3 years, 11 months ago

BJP plans to sign off Rath Yatras with Modi's rally in Kolkata in March

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address a rally in Kolkata in March to mark the end of the Bharatiya Janata Party 's Parivartan Rath Yatras in poll-bound West Bengal. BJP leaders said the last part of the procession will begin on Sagar Island around February 12 and reach Kolkata in March. The fifth Rath Yatra will pass through …

Rath Yatra 2020 held in Puri under curfew due to COVID-19; all you need to know about the famous chariot festival
4 years, 6 months ago

Rath Yatra 2020 held in Puri under curfew due to COVID-19; all you need to know about the famous chariot festival

Firstpost  

The festival of Rath Yatra sees the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra being brought out of the temple every year during the third month of the Hindu Calendar. The Supreme Court modified its 18 June order staying the Jagannath Rath Yatra, permitting the chariot festival to be held with certain conditions that included no public participation …

COVID-19: Gujarat High Court stays Jagannath Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: Gujarat High Court stays Jagannath Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad

The Hindu  

The Gujarat High Court stayed the annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in an urgent hearing on Saturday evening. With the court’s intervention, the Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad will not be held for the first time since 1878. The Supreme Court on Thursday declined permission to hold the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Odisha’s Puri citing concern for …

Decision on Puri Rath Yatra after May 3
4 years, 8 months ago

Decision on Puri Rath Yatra after May 3

The Hindu  

The managing committee of the Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, will decide on holding the Rath Yatra after May 3, keeping in mind the revised guidelines for restrictions to be issued by the Union and Odisha governments. It is up to the governments to decide whether the Rath Yatra can be held in the absence of devotees,” Dibyasingha Deba, Puri’s titular …

Rath Yatra 2019: Here are Some Lesser Known Facts About Puri Gundicha Temple
5 years, 6 months ago

Rath Yatra 2019: Here are Some Lesser Known Facts About Puri Gundicha Temple

News 18  

Rath yatra 2019 | One of the biggest festivals in India, the Rath Yatra at Puri celebrates Lord Jagannath, and his siblings’ journey to the Gundicha temple some 3 kilometres away from Shrimandira of Lord Jagannath. Gundicha temple that plays a major role during the Rath Yatra, interestingly, remains vacant for most of the year. Except for the 9-day Rath …

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