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4 Must-Visit Vishnu Temples on Akshaya Tritiya 2026

This year, 2026, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 19th April. As we may already know, Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be one of the most auspicious festivals in Hindu tradition, representing eternal prosperity. It is believed that Lord Parashurama, the 6th Avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu, was born on this day. Furthermore,…

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7 Lord Krishna Temples You Must Visit Before You Die

India is dotted with sacred temples, but few places capture the soul like the temples of Lord Krishna. From the playful charm of his childhood in Mathura to the serene banks of Yamuna in Vrindavan, these temples are not just spiritual destinations they are experiences that touch your heart and…

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6 Places Where Krishna’s Idol Is Believed to Smile

“स्मितं कृष्णस्य लोकेषु आनन्दस्य प्रतीकं स्मृतम्।” The gentle smile of Lord Krishna has always symbolized divine joy, compassion, and the playful nature of the Supreme. Devotees across India often say that Krishna does not merely reside in temples, he responds to love. In many sacred temples, worshippers believe that the…

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7 Krishna Temples That Feel Straight Out of the Bhagavad Gita

There are places in India where devotion breathes softly in the wind. Temple bells echo like whispers from another time. Every prayer carries faith, tears, and silent wishes. Lord Krishna is not only worshipped here. He is loved deeply as a child who steals butter, a friend who listens, a…

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7 Temples That Change Your Fate If Visited at the Right Time

“कालो हि दुरतिक्रमः” Time cannot be crossed or defeated. It shapes destiny, ripens karma, and opens doors that remain invisible in ordinary moments. In the Hindu spiritual tradition, time is not just a sequence of hours and days. It is sacred. Certain moments are believed to be charged with cosmic…

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Inside Jagannath Temple: 500 Cooks Feeding 100,000 Devotees Daily - Is This Even Possible?

Before sunrise touches the shores of Puri, the fires are already burning. Inside the sacred complex of Jagannath Temple, one of the oldest continuously functioning temple kitchens in the world begins its daily miracle. By noon, tens of thousands of devotees will sit together on the temple grounds, sharing the…

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These 7 Indian Temples Are Over 1,000 Years Old And Something Still Lives Inside Them

India is more than a nation. It is a living spiritual civilization shaped by faith, devotion, and sacred wisdom. Across the country, ancient temples that are over 1,000 years old still stand strong, witnessing centuries of history, change, and belief. These temples have survived kings and empires, natural forces, and…

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The Untold History of Puri Jagannath Temple: Ancient Builders, Hidden Legends and Surprising Finds

Standing majestically on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is not only a central pilgrimage destination for millions of Hindus but also an enduring testament to India’s religious heritage. Known for its unique wooden idols, grand Rath Yatra, and centuries of uninterrupted worship,…

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‘Sitting on a volcano’: Two Indian temples clash as politics and faith mix

The Jagannath temple in Puri has been among Hinduism’s most sacred shrines for 1,000 years. Can an upstart challenge it?

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Three devotees killed and over 50 injured in crowd crush at India chariot festival

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

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Mayor flags off cleanliness Rath Yatra

The Mayor of Prayagraj has flagged off a Rath Yatra on Tuesday aimed at promoting cleanliness ahead of the Maha Kumbh festival. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ahmedabad: Gujarat Police conduct foot patrolling to review security arrangements for Rath Yatra

Gujarat Police conducted foot patrolling in Ahmedabad today morning to review the security arrangements for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath scheduled to be held on July 7. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Security tightened in Puri for heritage corridor project inauguration on January 17

Anticipating a huge turnout of around five lakh devotees, five-layer security arrangements have been put in place in Puri, akin to measures taken during the annual Rath Yatra, for the inauguration of the temple heritage corridor project on January 17, officials said.

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Puri Rath Yatra: SCR to run special trains from Kacheguda

A ‘Train on Demand’ special train is being operated by South Central Railway towards Puri from Kacheguda and back during the Rath Yatra period for the convenience of pilgrims from June 24

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Manipur skips annual Rath Yatra procession due to ongoing unrest

Manipur on June 20, 2023 skipped the annual Rath Yatra procession, a more than 200-year-old major ritualist event involving chariots, due to the ongoing unrest

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Rath Yatra gets underway in Puri, lakhs of people throng the streets

Lakhs of people had travelled to Puri to have glimpse of the three deities on their chariots on the occasion of Rath Yatra

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146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Ahmedabad

Lakhs of devotees flocked the 18-km route of the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmeadbad on June 20

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ECoR announces special trains for Rath Yatra

Train No 08901Visakhapatnam-Puri special will leave Visakhapatnam on June 19 and 27 at 2.30 p.m. and will reach Puri the next day at 1.15 a.m

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'Yuva Shakti' launched for aid of elderly devotees during Puri Rath Yatra

BHUBANESWAR: Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri police on Thursday formed a brigade of local volunteers, namely Yuva Shakti, to assist police in rendering different public services to devotees.

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Father, son held for stashing 6 quintals of ganja for sale during Puri Rath Yatra

BHUBANESWAR: A father-son duo’s maiden attempt to store huge quantities of marijuana to sell to tourists, mostly foreigners, during the Puri Rath Yatra next month backfired with police arresting them on Wednesday and seizing 6 quintals of the contraband worth Rs 60 lakh. This is highest ganja haul in Puri…

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Watch | Ahmedabad celebrates its 145th Jagannath Rath Yatra

A video on the 145th Jagannath Rath Yatra held in Ahmedabad

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Governor performs puja, inaugurates Jagannath Rath Yatra

The event symbolises spirituality and world peace, says Harichandan

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In Udaipur, communal cracks caused by Hindu tailor’s killing shadow Rath Yatra

The Rath Yatra rolled out of the Jagannath temple in Udaipur on July 1, passing through the city’s cramped old lanes filled with nearly on lakh devotees and stalls offering sharbat, tea, lassi, and pakoda. The festival couldn’t be held the last two years because of Covid, so this year…

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Devotees take part in Jagannath Rath Yatra in Patna

PATNA/GAYA: Hundreds of devotees from different parts of the country and abroad joined the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Baldev and Devi Subhadra, organized by the ISKCON temple in Patna on Friday.

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Lakhs throng Puri for Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath

The nine-day annual Rath Yatra of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath will be held with full public participation after two years

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