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Puri Gears Up for Grand Two-Day Jagannatha Rath Yatra After 53 Years

Odisha's Puri anticipates a monumental Rath Yatra as President Droupadi Murmu joins devotees for the sacred journey of Lord Jagannath's chariots 

07-07-2024

In the ancient city of Puri, located in Odisha, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation as preparations are in full swing for the revered Jagannatha Rath Yatra. This annual Hindu festival is celebrated on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Asadh month, marking a significant occasion in the lunar calendar.

This year's Rath Yatra holds exceptional significance as it marks the first monumental celebration in Puri after a span of 53 years. The city is brimming with enthusiasm and spiritual fervor as devotees eagerly await the procession of the sacred chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The journey of these deities from the Lion's Gate to the Gundicha temple is not just a religious event but a grand display of cultural heritage and communal devotion.

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