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Every year in July, Puri in Odisha files with millions of devotees. Devotees from different parts of India come to Puri to watch the three large wooden chariots of Lord Jagannath,Lord Balabhadra, and Lord Subhadra move along the Bada Danda. When Does Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 start? Devotees carry Lord…

President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi extended greetings for the auspicious Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra. The festival marks a unique union of devotees and the Divine, celebrating spiritual heritage. Preparations in Puri are underway for the sacred chariots to move to the temple. This significant Hindu festival draws millions of…

Every year, millions of devotees gather to witness the magnificent Jagannath Rath Yatra. They watch the massive wooden chariots roll through the streets with immense devotion. But very few know that these chariots are far more than beautifully crafted structures. Every piece of wood, every measurement, every ritual, and even…

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Can devotion succeed where authority fails? According to a cherished story from the 1972 Jagannath Rath Yatra, thousands witnessed an extraordinary moment that continues to inspire devotees even today. Schedules were prepared, officials gave strict instructions, and every arrangement seemed perfect. Yet the most important part of…

Jagannath Rath Yatra draws over a million people to Puri city every year

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. Read further on Dynamite News:

Odisha government’s Forest department has planted around 30,000 ‘phassi’ saplings as this tree is in demand for construction of chariots of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The temple administration faced difficulty in collecting the woods,for some years due to the dwindling of the species.

The Ratha Yatra, also known as the Chariot Celebration of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra, is the most prominent Hindu festival. Full story on Dynamite News: