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3 weeks ago

Puri King, ISKCON meet to resolve Rath Yatra issue

“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 …

Yatra Gajapati Rath Iskcon Rath Yatra

1 month 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 …

Prof Kumar Mishra Parishad Rath Yatra Kashi Vidvat Parishad

1 month, 1 week ago

Iskcon faces criticism for holding 'untimely' Rath Yatra in Houston

India Today

Despite assuring the Odisha government and Puri’s Gajapati Maharaja that it would not hold an untimely Rath Yatra outside India, ISKCON organised a 'chariot parade' in Houston on November 9. "Though Houston ISKCON had given written assurance to Puri Gajapati Maharaja and Odisha government that they will not hold untimely Ratha Yatra, they did it, which is a conspiracy against …

India Odisha Houston Puri Iskcon Lord Jagannath

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 …

India Odisha Houston Puri Iskcon Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath

1 month, 1 week 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 …

Festival Odisha Yatra Devotees Houston Puri Rath

1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

India Houston Temple Sri Puri Iskcon Jagannath

1 month, 3 weeks 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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4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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4 months, 3 weeks 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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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Latest Technology to Be Used for Inventorisation of Lord Jagannath’s Ratna Bhandar, Justice Rath

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Justice Biswanath Rath, the chairman of the high-level committee constituted to supervise the inventorisation process of Lord Jagannath’s Ratna Bhandar at Puri, on Monday said all possible steps will be taken to ensure that there is no harm caused to structure of Srimandir during the exercise. After a crucial meeting held at Puri where Lord Jagannath’s Srimandir is located, …

Ratna Bhandar Latest Technology Justice Rath

5 months ago

Odisha: 'Ratna Bhandar' of Puri Jagannath temple reopens second time in a week, here's why

India TV News

The 'Ratna Bhandar', the revered treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, was reopened on Thursday for the second time in a week to facilitate the transfer of its valuables to a temporary strong room. Speaking to media persons before entering the temple, the supervising committee's chairman and Orissa High Court former judge Justice Biswanath Rath said, “We sought …

Odisha Treasury Temple Puri Ratna Ratna Bhandar Bhandar

5 months, 1 week ago

Ratna bhandar inner chamber to be reopened on July 18 for inventorisation, audit

Hindustan Times

The inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri will be opened again on July 18 for inventorisation and auditing, four days after it was opened first. The inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar will be reopened between 9.51am and 12.15pm on July 18 to shift the valuables to a strong room inside the temple complex, Rath said. …

Team Open Chamber Puri Ratna Ratna Bhandar Bhandar Inner

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ratna Bhandar panel sets date of July 14 for its reopening

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR/PURI : The Justice Biswanath Rath Committee has proposed to reopen the Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath temple on July 14 with approval of the state government. As per Shri Jagannath Temple Rules, 1960, the Ratna Bhandar locks can only be opened under special orders of the state government and subject to such conditions and limitations as it may decide. …

Committee Temple Ratna Ratna Bhandar Bhandar Justice Rath

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Lord Injured Temple Idol Harichandan Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath’s Srimandir will be opened on July 14

Deccan Chronicle

BHUBANESWAR: Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath’s Srimandir at Odisha’s Puri, is most likely to be opened on July 14. The high committee has been formed on the direction of the High Court of Orissa to supervise the inventorisation of valuables including jewellery stored in Srimandir’s Ratna Bhandar. Justice Rath said that the committee reached a consensus that …

Justice Odisha Chamber Grams Kilograms Ratna Rath

5 months, 2 weeks ago

High level committee recommends opening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri Temple on July 14

The Hindu

A high-level committee under chairmanship of Orissa High Court judge Justice Biswanath Rath for inventorisation of jewelleries and other valuables stored in Ratna Bhandar, treasury of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, has reccommended its opening on July 14, marking the access of treasury after 46 years. “A consensus was reached during the meeting to recommend that the State government unlock the …

State Committee Opening Temple Puri Ratna Bhandar

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Yatra Hospital Injured District Rath Chariot Rath Yatra

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Odisha Yatra Puri Rath Jagannath Rath Yatra Jagannath Rath Yatra

5 months, 2 weeks ago

One dead, 5 injured in stampede-like situation during Rath Yatra in Puri

New Indian Express

PURI: The first Rath Yatra under the newly-elected BJP government in Odisha started on a tragic note as a male devotee died and several others sustained injuries when a stampede-like situation arose during the pulling of the chariots of the Holy Trinity on Sunday evening. This apart, over 300 devotees were hospitalized due to various reasons including dehydration, suffocation and …

Murmu Chariot

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Yatra Puri Rath Jagannath Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Odisha Yatra Devotees President Lord Temple Murmu

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Kolkata Yatra Devotees Banerjee Rath Iskcon Temple Chariot

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Festival Odisha Lord Puri Rath Chariot Rath Yatra

5 months, 2 weeks 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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Puri King, ISKCON meet to resolve Rath Yatra issue

Holding Jagannath Rath Yatra untimely is unacceptable: Kashi Vidvat Parishad

Iskcon faces criticism for holding 'untimely' Rath Yatra in Houston

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latest Technology to Be Used for Inventorisation of Lord Jagannath’s Ratna Bhandar, Justice Rath

Odisha: 'Ratna Bhandar' of Puri Jagannath temple reopens second time in a week, here's why

Ratna bhandar inner chamber to be reopened on July 18 for inventorisation, audit

Ratna Bhandar panel sets date of July 14 for its reopening

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

Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath’s Srimandir will be opened on July 14

High level committee recommends opening of Ratna Bhandar of Puri Temple on July 14

Two Dead, Over 130 Injured During Rath Yatra In Odisha

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

One dead, 5 injured in stampede-like situation during Rath Yatra in Puri

In Photos: Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated across cities

President Murmu joins around 1.5 million devotees in Puri Rath Yatra

Mamata pulls ropes of chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata

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

All you need to know about Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra