Articles for Rath Yatra

Puri King, ISKCON meet to resolve Rath Yatra issue
1 month, 1 week ago

Puri King, ISKCON meet to resolve Rath Yatra issue

New Indian Express  

“There was a detailed discussion between Gajapati Maharaj and Guruprasad Swain Maharaj on what is mentioned in the scriptures like Skanda Purana about Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra. ISKCON’s Houston wing had decided to hold both the Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra of the Trinity on November 3 and November 9 respectively. Subsequently, in letters to the chairman of ISKCON …

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Holding Jagannath Rath Yatra untimely is unacceptable: Kashi Vidvat Parishad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Holding Jagannath Rath Yatra untimely is unacceptable: Kashi Vidvat Parishad

Hindustan Times  

Prof Ramnarayan Dwivedi, general secretary of Kashi Vidvat Parishad, an organisation of Vedic and scriptural scholars, stated on Wednesday said that the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Shri Jagannath is held on Dwitiya Tithi of Ashadha month and conducting it on any other date goes against the scriptures. The decision was made during a meeting of the Parishad, convened in …

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ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assuring Odisha govt, draws criticism
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2 months ago

ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assuring Odisha govt, draws criticism

India TV News  

Bhubaneswar: Despite assuring the Odisha government and Puri's Gajapati Maharaja that it would not hold an untimely Rath Yatra outside India, ISKCON has organised a 'chariot parade' in Houston in the United States. "Though Houston ISKON had given written assurance to Puri Gajapati Maharaja and Odisha government that they will not hold untimely Ratha Yatra, they did it, which is …

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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 …

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ISKCON plans talks with Puri Srimandir to align global Rath Yatra dates with temple traditions
2 months ago

ISKCON plans talks with Puri Srimandir to align global Rath Yatra dates with temple traditions

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: After the controversy surrounding untimely hosting of Rath Yatras outside India, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has decided to find a resolution for celebration of festivals of Lord Jagannath at its temples worldwide in conformity with Puri Srimandir’s schedules. The ISKCON’s Houston chapter on Wednesday issued a release stating there is a meeting planned in India next month …

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ISKCON removes Rath Yatra from website, Harichandan hopeful it will not host event
2 months, 1 week ago

ISKCON removes Rath Yatra from website, Harichandan hopeful it will not host event

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Houston, has reportedly withdrawn its plans to hold the Snana Yatra of the Trinity on November 3. Sources said although it has removed the event from its website, the Houston wing continues to post about Rath Yatra of the Trinity on November 9 even as Puri king Gajapati Divyasingha Deb had written to …

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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. While the Rath Yatra of Puri is famous, many social media users were surprised to learn that Pakistani Hindus also take out a Rath Yatra in the Muslim-majority nation. An Instagram user named Vikash …

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Trump Rally Shooting: ISKCON Says Lord Jagannath's 'Divine Intervention' Saved Ex-Prez, Shooter Wanted To Join School's Rifle Club
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump Rally Shooting: ISKCON Says Lord Jagannath's 'Divine Intervention' Saved Ex-Prez, Shooter Wanted To Join School's Rifle Club

ABP News  

Trump Rally Shooting Updates: In a shocking incident, former US President Donald Trump was injured in an apparent assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. Lord Jagannath's 'Intervention' Saved Trump, Says Iskcon A 'divine intervention' by Lord Jagannath saved the former US President during the assassination attempt, claimed the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Referring to …

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Idol of Lord Balabhadra falls on servitors during Rath Yatra ritual in Puri, nine injured
6 months ago

Idol of Lord Balabhadra falls on servitors during Rath Yatra ritual in Puri, nine injured

The Hindu  

At least nine servitors of the Puri Jagannath temple were injured on July 9 when the idol of Lord Balabhadra fell on them while it was being taken out from the chariot to a temple as part of the Rath Yatra festival, an official said. The mishap happened when the heavy wooden idol was being brought down from Lord Balabhadra's …

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Two Dead, Over 130 Injured During Rath Yatra In Odisha
6 months ago

Two Dead, Over 130 Injured During Rath Yatra In Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

Puri: At least two persons died and over 130 were injured in two different incidents during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Odisha, officials said on Monday. A resident of Bolangir district died allegedly due to suffocation in a stampede-like situation on Sunday during the Rath Yatra in Puri, a health official said. In another incident, a devotee allegedly died after …

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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 …

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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 …

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In Photos: Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated across cities
6 months ago

In Photos: Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated across cities

Hindustan Times  

In Photos: Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated across cities Ratha Yatra is the most prominent Hindu festival in Odisha's Puri. Ratha Yatra is the most prominent Hindu festival in Odisha's Puri. 1 / 9 Devotees participate in the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, in Puri. 2 / 9 An ariel view of sea of devotees who gathered to take part …

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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 …

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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 …

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Odisha miniature artist crafts eco-friendly two-inch chariot on the commencement of Jagannath Rath Yatra
6 months ago

Odisha miniature artist crafts eco-friendly two-inch chariot on the commencement of Jagannath Rath Yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Miniature artist L. Eswar Rao from Odisha has crafted an eco-friendly, two-inch chariot for the revered Jagannath Rath Yatra procession. Speaking to ANI, the Odisha-based miniature artist said, "This year, I have made a chariot of 2 inches in connection with the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra procession. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the people on the …

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All you need to know about Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra
6 months ago

All you need to know about Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra

Op India  

The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is considered one of the most magnificent, celebratory and revered festivals in all of India. It is believed that during this festival, Lord Jagannath Temple Rath Yatra comes out of their holy abode and gives Darshana to the people. The rath yatra is a centuries-old custom in which the Kalinga ruler is …

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Odisha: Lord Jagannath’s regal Rath Yatra begins
6 months ago

Odisha: Lord Jagannath’s regal Rath Yatra begins

Deccan Chronicle  

The nine-day Rath Yatra, also known as Car Festival, of Lord Jagannath began in Odisha’s Puri amidst presence of lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad, — even as the state administration threw a tight ring of security around the pilgrim city to ensure smooth conduct of the grand festival.Temple priests and other servitors associated with the festival …

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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 …

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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Date, timings, history, significance, rituals and all you need to know
6 months ago

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Date, timings, history, significance, rituals and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Jagannath Rath Yatra is a famous Hindu festival celebrated annually in the city of Odisha. Jagannatha Rath Yatra 2024 Date and Timing This year, the significant Hindu festival of Jagannath Rath Yatra is being observed on Sunday, July 7. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings are as follows: Dwitiya tithi Begins - 04:26 AM on …

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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Wishes to send your friends and family on this auspicious day
6 months ago

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Wishes to send your friends and family on this auspicious day

Live Mint  

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: In Odisha's Puri, the two-day Jagannath Rath Yatra is will kick off from today i.e. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, here are wishes to send your family and friends On this auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra, may the chariot of Lord Jagannath bring new opportunities and success into your life. May this festival fill your life …

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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 …

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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Special Arrangements Made In Odisha, Devotees All Set To Worship | ABP News
6 months ago

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Special Arrangements Made In Odisha, Devotees All Set To Worship | ABP News

ABP News  

There is a different glow in Puri city of Odisha for the last two-three days. The city is all set for the smooth conduct of the annual Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath starting from Sunday. President Draupadi Murmu will also watch this Rath Yatra along with lakhs of devotees on Sunday. Officials said the Odisha government has made elaborate …

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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 Kickstarts From Today, Watch Visuals From Puri | ABP News
6 months ago

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 Kickstarts From Today, Watch Visuals From Puri | ABP News

ABP News  

There is a different glow in Puri city of Odisha for the last two-three days. The city is all set for the smooth conduct of the annual Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath starting from Sunday. President Draupadi Murmu will also watch this Rath Yatra along with lakhs of devotees on Sunday. Officials said the Odisha government has made elaborate …

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