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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?

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

'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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

Watch | Ahmedabad celebrates its 145th Jagannath Rath Yatra

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

The Hindu

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…

The Times of India

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.

The Hindu

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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Odisha: Jagannath Rath Yatra rituals begin in Puri

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:

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Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahmedabad

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Vizag city gears up for Lord Jagannath temple Rath Yatra

VISAKHAPATNAM: With just two days to go for the Rath Yatra being organised by the Sri Jagannath Swamy temple, temples in Vizag city and surrounding districts are gearing up to conduct the yatra in a grand manner. After muted celebrations in the past two years due to Covid-19 pandemic, this…

The Hindu

Step up vigil to contain COVID-19 surge, says Centre

States have been advised to monitor profile of patients

The Times of India

Gyrocopter out, paramotor to watch over Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: Apart from catching glimpses of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra during the Rath Yatra, devotees will also be able to see a cop flying with a pilot on a paramotor. This unit is likely to be introduced if rain and heavy wind do not hinder flying.

The Times of India

24,000 cops to protect Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat DGP Ashish Bhatia on Monday told reporters that 24,000 police personnel will be deployed for the 145th Rath Yatra in the city, as this year’s event will be as was held before Covid.

The Times of India

Jharkhand government’s ban on Jagannath Mela draws flak

RANCHI: The district administration’s decision to ban the annual Jagannath mela has received criticism from many quarters. The administration in a circular issued late on Thursday night allowed Rath Yatra processions in the city this year, but banned the annual Jagannath Mela.

The Times of India

Odisha: Puri admin expects 12 to 15 lakh devotees for Rath Yatra this year

BHUBANESWAR: As a controlled Covid situation has ignited the hope of celebration of Rath Yatra amid devotees after two years on July 1, the district administration expects a footfall of around 12 to 15 lakh to the mega religious event. The pandemic had forced the government to ban the participation…

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