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Jagannath Rath Yatra commences, thousands pull chariots to Gundicha temple | PICS

Devotees commenced the annual Rath Yatra by pulling giant chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, & Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath temple to the Gundicha temple, 2.5 km away. The event started at 5:20 pm after rituals by Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalanada Saraswati & Puri's titular king.

vaidehi-jahagirdar Edited By: Vaidehi Jahagirdar [Updated: July 07, 2024 21:32 IST]
  • The annual Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra commenced in Odisha's Puri on Sunday. Due to specific celestial arrangements, the religious event will span two days this year.
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    The annual Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra commenced in Odisha's Puri on Sunday. Due to specific celestial arrangements, the religious event will span two days this year.
  • Thousands of devotees pulled the three chariots of Bhagwan Balabhadra, Mata Subhadra, and Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannathji during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri.
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    Thousands of devotees pulled the three chariots of Bhagwan Balabhadra, Mata Subhadra, and Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannathji during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri.
  • President Droupadi Murmu, along with millions of devotees from across the country, witnessed the Rath Yatra in Puri.
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    President Droupadi Murmu, along with millions of devotees from across the country, witnessed the Rath Yatra in Puri.
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  • President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and others pull the chariots during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Sunday, July 7, 2024.
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    President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and others pull the chariots during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Sunday, July 7, 2024.
  • Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik participates in the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri.
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    Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik participates in the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri.
  • Thousands of people throng the streets of Puri on Sunday to get a glimpse of the deities and to touch the ropes pulling the chariots.
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    Thousands of people throng the streets of Puri on Sunday to get a glimpse of the deities and to touch the ropes pulling the chariots.
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  • Devotees stand near the chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, July 7, 2024.
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    Devotees stand near the chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, July 7, 2024.
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