With Rath Yatra, organisers unfold their Puja themes
The day of Rath Yatra is considered auspicious. This day also heralds the beginning of Durga Puja as many organisers indulge in Khunti Puja, planting the first pole for the puja pandal.
The day of Rath Yatra is considered auspicious. This day also heralds the beginning of Durga Puja as many organisers indulge in Khunti Puja, planting the first pole for the puja pandal.
The celebration commenced with the ceremonial placement of the deity's idol on the chariot, followed by the ritual where the path was swept with a golden broom.
The divine journey of Lord Jagannath which commenced 628 years back in Mahesh Serampore, took place once again today.
MLA Somnath Bharti also posted a few snippets from the ‘Rath Yatra’.
Power and youth services minister Aroop Biswas will inaugurate a 15-day residential workshop to identify budding jatra (open theatre) artists on 7 July, the day of Rath Yatra.
Hundreds of traditional carpenters and painters are busy giving finishing touches to the three huge chariots of the Lords.
Bengalis gear up to celebrate Rath Yatra, a vibrant festival marked by chariot processions, devotional songs, and delicious food, honoring deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
With the completion of the Niladri Bije ritual, the twelve-day-long annual sojourn of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra came to an end on Saturday.
The Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad took a tragic turn as an unfortunate incident occurred during the procession in the Dariyapur area, resulting in the loss of one life and leaving several injured.
The grand ceremony of pulling the three majestic and colourfully decorated chariots on the "Bada Danda", the grand avenue, in front of the 'Shree Mandir' is scheduled to commence on Tuesday noon.
