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4 days, 10 hours ago

Shock and awe in the world of Jatra

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana meet Viradha, a ferocious rakshasa, in the dense forests of Dandakaranya. Subrat Kumar Mishra, the manager of Rangamahal, a professional Jatra troupe based in Bhubaneswar, travels across districts with what he calls his “mini-world”. I stopped watching these shows long ago.” Similarly, in Bikrampur …

Theatre Odisha Performances Play Ramayana Bhubaneswar Audience

1 month, 1 week ago

Orissa High Court Allows Holding Of Bali Jatra At Both Upper And Lower Grounds, Orders Regular Breath Analyser Test For 'MoBus' Drivers

Live Law

The Orissa High Court last week allowed the Cuttack district administration to organize the historic Bali Jatra at both the upper as well as lower Bali Jatra grounds scheduled to be held between November 15-22. While hearing a PIL petition concerning the civic issues pertaining to Cuttack a division bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice V. Narasingh in …

Court Drivers Road Buses Bench This Court Collector

3 months, 1 week ago

Festival season starts in Nepal with devotees honoring a living goddess

Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s monthslong festival season began on Tuesday with tens of thousands of devotees pulling a wooden chariot with a young girl revered as a living goddess. Devotees gather to watch the annual Indra Jatra festival that marks the end of the rainy season in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Devotees perform a traditional elephant dance during …

Nepal Hindu Devotees End Season Sept Kathmandu

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha: Death count mounts to six in explosion incident during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra festival in Puri

India TV News

The death toll in the firecracker explosion in Odisha's Puri rose to six on Friday after two more individuals succumbed to injuries, a senior official said. Explosion happened while devotees were celebrating festival Notably, the incident happened on Wednesday night when hundreds of people had gathered along the banks of Narendra Pushkarinee, a local waterbody, to observe the rituals. Later, …

Odisha Explosion Puri Src Chandan Jatra

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha: 3 killed, 32 injured in firecracker explosion during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra festival in Puri

India TV News

Puri firecracker explosion: At least three persons, including a minor, died and 32 others were injured after a heap of firecrackers exploded during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra festival Odisha's Puri on Wednesday night, police said. Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, Khurda Collector Chanchal Rana and Health Secretary Shalini Pandit visited different hospitals late Wednesday night to supervise the treatment …

Odisha Treatment Accident Chief Injured Patnaik Puri

1 year, 9 months ago

Celebrating 150 years of Kolkata’s tramways: Can they keep up with the city’s frantic pace?

The Hindu

Published : Mar 09, 2023 10:40 IST The best way of slowing down time is to stir a pot of tomato soup. Unlikely partnership “What the red double decker bus is to London, the tram is to Kolkata,” said Rajanvir Singh Kapur, Managing Director of West Bengal Transport Corporation. “While walking down the famous Chowringhee road, I could hear the …

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2 years, 1 month ago

'Today's India doesn't think small. Today, India is…': Modi to Indians in Bali

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Indonesia to attend the G20 Summit, addressed an Indian community event in Bali on Tuesday. “The accomplishments of the Indian diaspora make us proud… India and Indonesia are connected by shared heritage and culture.” Modi said. Modi said at a time when the grand Ram Temple is taking shape in India, “we also …

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2 years, 5 months ago

7 Lakh People Throng Puri to Celebrate Ratha Jatra After 2 Years

News 18

Cries of ‘Jai Jagannath’ rent the air as devotees pulled the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his two divine siblings in this sea-side pilgrim town where around seven lakh people have gathered to celebrate the Ratha Jatra festival on Friday. The gigantic chariots Taladwaja, Darpadalan and Nadighosh carrying Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath respectively started their journey from …

Puri Chariot Jagannath Lord Jagannath Ganeshi Lal Ratha Jatra

2 years, 6 months ago

Veteran Odia actor found dead at house in Bhubaneswar

The Hindu

Veteran Odia theatre and film actor Raimohan Parida was found dead at his residence here on Friday. He was a self-made man having no godfather in the film industry,” said Ashrumochan Mohanty, who worked with him in Odia films and theatres. Immense contribution Mr. Parida’s contribution to the Odia jatra world was immense. “I condole the death of popular actor …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Mahalingeshwara Temple to allow only Hindus to set up stalls

Op India

The Mahalingeshwara Temple in the Puttur district of Karnataka has restricted the auction of temporary stalls to the Hindu community for the annual Jatra festival to be held in the city. In a similar tone, the organising committee of the Kote Marikamba Jatra in Shivamogga had decided to allow only Hindu shopkeepers to set up their shops during the five-day …

Hindu Hindus Temple Shivamogga Jatra Mahalingeshwara Temple Karnataka Mahalingeshwara

3 years, 2 months ago

The best of Durga Puja 2021 pandals in Kolkata. Trending viral pics

India Today

Durga Puja is celebrated on a grand scale in Bengal and the spirit of festivity is infectious and unmissable. But worry not, because we have brought a sneak peek of some of the best themed Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata this year that are bound to leave you mesmerized. KAKURGACHI YUVAK BRINDA This Durga Puja committee decided to revive the …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dances with Koraput villagers in Odisha as part of Jan Ashirwad Jatra

India TV News

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday embarked on the BJP's 'Jan Ashirwad Jatra’ in Odisha and described the state as his “karma bhoomi”. Vaishnaw, who was joined by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said he was overwhelmed by the reception he received from the BJP activists on his maiden visit to the state after becoming a central minister. The party …

Odisha Railway Minister Way His Visit Programme Pradhan

3 years, 5 months ago

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to begin today amid strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols

India TV News

Arrangements are in place for Odisha's Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to commence today. The celebrations for Lord Jagannath's annual Ratha Jatra began in Puri on Friday with the 'Naba Jauban Darshan' of the sibling deities. As the Rath Yatra is slated to begin, President of India Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to extend his wishes to the devotees …

Odisha Yatra Covid Puri Rath Jagannath Rath Yatra

3 years, 5 months ago

Ratha Jatra celebrations begin in Puri sans devotees, strict restrictions imposed

India TV News

The celebrations for Lord Jagannath's annual Ratha Jatra began in Puri on Friday with the 'Naba Jauban Darshan' of the sibling deities, during which they are worshipped in their youthful appearances after spending 14 days in 'Anasara Ghara' or quarantine. The curfew will be imposed at 8 pm on July 11, a day before the Ratha Jatra, and continue till …

Town Puri Strict 8 Pm Jatra Ratha Ratha Jatra

6 years, 8 months ago

Koya Tribe's Sacrifice: A Symbol of Faith, Unity, and Revenge

The Quint

The Koya tribe in Telangana faced a severe drought and were forced to stop paying taxes to the Kakatiya King, Pratapa Rudra. In a fierce battle, Samakka, the tribe's chieftain's daughter, fought bravely against the army, but was ultimately defeated. Her bravery and determination inspired the Koya people, who believe she saved their tribe from destruction. The community is said …

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Shock and awe in the world of Jatra

Orissa High Court Allows Holding Of Bali Jatra At Both Upper And Lower Grounds, Orders Regular Breath Analyser Test For 'MoBus' Drivers

Festival season starts in Nepal with devotees honoring a living goddess

Odisha: Death count mounts to six in explosion incident during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra festival in Puri

Odisha: 3 killed, 32 injured in firecracker explosion during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra festival in Puri

Celebrating 150 years of Kolkata’s tramways: Can they keep up with the city’s frantic pace?

'Today's India doesn't think small. Today, India is…': Modi to Indians in Bali

7 Lakh People Throng Puri to Celebrate Ratha Jatra After 2 Years

Veteran Odia actor found dead at house in Bhubaneswar

Karnataka: Mahalingeshwara Temple to allow only Hindus to set up stalls

The best of Durga Puja 2021 pandals in Kolkata. Trending viral pics

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dances with Koraput villagers in Odisha as part of Jan Ashirwad Jatra

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to begin today amid strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols

Ratha Jatra celebrations begin in Puri sans devotees, strict restrictions imposed

Koya Tribe's Sacrifice: A Symbol of Faith, Unity, and Revenge