Chinese e-commerce site angers millions by selling doormat with Lord Jagannath’s image; Company respondsA major controversy erupted in Odisha after AliExpress listed doormats featuring Lord Jagannath's image, deeply hurting devotees' sentiment...
31 Jul, 2025, 03.09 PM IST
Former Puri King objects to ISKCON performing Rath Yatra rituals "throughout the year", says it "hurts our religious sentiment"Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb, the former King of Puri, raised concerns. He disapproved of ISKCON's year-round Rath Yatra celebrations outside In...
13 Jul, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Seek forgiveness from Lord Jagannath devotees, tender apology for Puri temple stampede: Odisha CM MajhiOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi apologized to Lord Jagannath devotees after a stampede near a Puri temple. The incident resulted i...
29 Jun, 2025, 12.08 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates first Rath Yatra from new Jagannath templeThousands of pilgrims, including foreigners, congregated in Digha, West Bengal, for the Rath Yatra festival. The Chief Minister, along with...
28 Jun, 2025, 12.01 AM IST
My heartfelt best wishes to all fellow countrymen: PM Narendra Modi on Jagannath Rath YatraNarendra Modi greeted citizens on Jagannath Rath Yatra and Kutch New Year. He wished for prosperity and good health. President Droupadi Mur...
27 Jun, 2025, 09.33 AM IST
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2024: Date, legend of Lord Jagannath, history, significance, all you should knowPuri Rath Yatra 2024: The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, starting on July 7, 2024, is a nine-day festival drawing millions of...
08 Jul, 2024, 04.54 PM IST
"Special arrangements made for devotees," says Railway Minister Vaishnaw ahead of Lord Jagannath Rath YatraUnion Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced special arrangements for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, including 315 special tra...
30 Jun, 2024, 06.55 AM IST
Another grand Ram temple rises thousands of miles away as Ayodhya gets historic Ram MandirIn Odisha, a new Ram temple has risen in the village of Fategarh, standing tall atop a hill 1,800 feet above sea level. Initiated in 2017, ...
22 Jan, 2024, 05.49 PM IST
Bypass route, AC tunnel part of Puri's makeover ahead of Jagannath temple corridor inaugurationThe Odisha government has built a 2.8-kilometer bypass stretch in Puri, India, to reduce travel time to the Jagannath temple by up to an ho...
08 Jan, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
Puri Rath Yatra: 600-yr-old 'Festival Of Chariots' that celebrates divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra & SubhadraAs per the Odia calendar, the Jagannath Rath Yatra is celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha at Puri. In 2023, this falls on June 20.
21 Jun, 2023, 09.59 AM IST
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Greetings and wishes you can send your loved one on this auspicious dayOn this propitious day, Lord Jagannath emerges from his sanctuary, accompanied by his elder brother, Lord Balbhadra, and younger sister, Su...
20 Jun, 2023, 12.05 PM IST
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023: Everything you need to know about the festivalBesides Puri being the main site of celebration, people throughout India also celebrate Rath Yatra in various ways. Each year, the Yatra be...
20 Jun, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2022: Here's what makes it a very special occasionOrganised in Puri, the Jagannath Rath Yatra holds a special place in the hearts of Hindus all over the world.
01 Jul, 2022, 11.07 AM IST
Devotee donates over 4 kg gold, 3 kg silver to Puri Jagannath TempleThe ornaments are made up of 4.858 kg of gold and 3.867 kg of silver, sources said, adding that the ornaments specially designed for the tr...
17 Feb, 2021, 01.04 PM IST
Jagannath Rath Yatra to start tomorrow: Here's all you should knowTight security arrangements for have been put in place to ensure smooth conduct of Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings in Puri.
13 Jul, 2018, 04.02 PM IST
Odisha: Annual Lord Jagannath rath yatra celebration begins; tight security in placeThe festival is celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh, the third month, according to the traditional Oriya calendar.
25 Jun, 2017, 10.32 AM IST
Lord Jagannath's rath yatra to be on FacebookThe 136th edition of Lord Jagannath's 'rath yatra' will begin from the Jagannath temple on July 10 amid tight security with a Facebook page.
08 Jul, 2013, 02.01 PM IST