Jagannath Rath Yatra

Ahmedabad Rath Yatra: Elephants Panic Mid-Procession, Chaos Caught on Video

Three elephants in the Jagannath Rath Yatra procession got startled and broke formation, causing brief panic. No major injuries were reported. The incident has reignited debates about using animals in crowded festivals, with some suggesting relocating them to sanctuaries like Vantara.

Jul 01, 2025, 11:16 AM IST

Puri Stampede: Rs 25 Lakh Aid For Victims' Families, 2 Officials Suspended; Rahul Gandhi Offers Condolences

The stampede mishap occurred early morning on Sunday near the Gundicha Temple in Odisha’s Puri. CM Majhi has announced Rs. 25 lakh financial assistance for the next of kin of the people who died in the incident and has also ordered a detailed administrative inquiry. 

Jun 29, 2025, 15:45 PM IST

'Thanks For Inviting, But...': PM Modi Turns Down Trump's US Visit Invite

Addressing a public rally in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, PM Modi mentioned that he preferred to return to the "land of Lord Jagannath" or "Maha Prabhu's dharti," highlighting his commitment to his cultural roots and duties back home.

Jun 20, 2025, 18:41 PM IST

DNA: Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath temple to open on July 14

As much as the Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dhams, is revered, there are equally many discussions about its Ratna Bhandar.

Jul 10, 2024, 02:06 AM IST

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Date, Time, Significance, Rituals, And More

This ornate parade, with its enormous carriages bearing holy figures, is teeming with fervor and enthusiasm. An amazing feeling is created by the chariots being pulled by the enthusiastic devotees, the hymns being chanted in a rhythmic manner, and the sheer magnitude of the event.

Jul 06, 2024, 10:25 AM IST

Happy Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Wishes, Greetings, Messages, Images, And Rath Yatra Whatsapp Status To Share

The Puri's Jagannath Rath Yatra is set to begin today and here are the perfect greetings, wishes, and Whatsapp statuses to share with your loved ones.

 

Jul 06, 2024, 06:15 AM IST

Happy Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Wishes, Greetings, Messages, Images And Rath Yatra Whatsapp Status To Share

The Puri's Jagannath Rath Yatra is set to begin today and here are the perfect greetings, wishes and Whatsapp statuses to share with your loved ones.

Jun 20, 2023, 12:56 PM IST

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023 Livestreaming: How, When And Where To Watch Rath Yatra

On the day of Rath Yatra, the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra are moved from the Jagannath Temple to Shree Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha.

Jun 20, 2023, 11:26 AM IST

Highlights | Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Mega Festival To Culminate After 9 Days

The annual Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is being celebrated with pomp, devotion, and enthusiasm. The Rath Yatra started on June 20, 2023, and will culminate on June 28, 2023, in the temple town of Puri in Odisha.

Jun 20, 2023, 06:54 AM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah tries hand at flying kite in Ahmedabad

Home Minister Amit Shah is on Gujarat tour and reached Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad and offered prayers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also flew kites on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2023, 15:28 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah visits Gujarat, offers prayers at Jagannath temple

Home Minister Amit Shah is on Gujarat tour and reached Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad and offered prayers. Home Minister Amit Shah seen worshiping at Jagannath temple on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2023, 13:08 PM IST

Rath Yatra 2022: Why birds, planes do not fly over Lord Jagannath Puri Temple, read here

In Jagannath Yatra, the three Raths of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra are pulled by devotees after due rituals and put stationed in front of the Singha Dwara of the Shreemandira.

Jul 01, 2022, 07:56 AM IST

Rath Yatra low-key affair in West Bengal amid COVID curbs

Only 50 servitors and devotees were allowed to pull a chariot in the temple complex during the day.

Jul 12, 2021, 23:16 PM IST

Rath Yatra begins from Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, Gujarat CM, Amit Shah offers prayers- In pics

Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahemdabad amid tight police security. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Lord Jagannath Temple early on Monday morning.

Jul 12, 2021, 10:58 AM IST

LIVE: Uttarakhand extends COVID-19 curbs till July 20, fresh cap on weddings, funerals

As the country’s daily positivity rate further declined to 2.32 percent, many states and union territories have issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines, relaxations and restrictions which will come into effect from Monday (July 12, 2021). 

Jul 12, 2021, 09:15 AM IST

Amit Shah performs 'aarti' at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad ahead of Rath Yatra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to his home state Gujarat, took part in Lord Jagannath's rath yatra in Ahmedabad today.

Jul 12, 2021, 07:11 AM IST

Puri ready to hold second devotee-less Ratha Jatra, 2-day curfew imposed

The second consecutive devotees-less Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri begins from Monday, a curfew has been imposed from Sunday night for two days.

Jul 11, 2021, 23:25 PM IST

Gujarat government allows Jagannath rath yatra in Ahmedabad amid curfew

The Gujarat government on Thursday (July 8) gave approval for carrying out Lord Jagannath rath yatra in Ahmedabad on July 12.

Jul 08, 2021, 17:54 PM IST