Odisha to copyright Jagannath temple rituals to protect traditional expressions: Puri's titular kingThe Odisha government is seeking copyright protection for Lord Jagannath temple rituals. This move follows concerns about unauthorized ritu...
13 Jul, 2025, 11.15 AM 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
Preparations underway for Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, says Gujarat Minister Harsh SanghaviHarsh Sanghavi said, "The Jagannath Rath Yatra is a huge centre of devotion for the people of Gujarat. Lakhs of people join the yatra. Toda...
11 Jun, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
How Lord Jagannath, his siblings, and the majestic chariots of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra are constructed?The making of Lord Jagannath, Balram & Subhadra, and the chariots of Rath Yatra is a captivating blend of craftsmanship, tradition, and dev...
20 Jun, 2023, 01.39 PM IST
Huge security for July 1 rathyatra in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah to perform ritualUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will perform the Mangla Aarti at the temple on July 1 at around 4 am, temple trustee Mahendra Jha said, addin...
29 Jun, 2022, 05.27 PM IST
Using no manuals or modern machines, they make identical Jagannath chariots each yearDuring the annual Rath Yatra festival in the pilgrim town, three chariots famed for their majestic structure and brilliant craftsmanship st...
27 Jun, 2022, 12.22 PM IST
Lord Jagannath returns to sanctum sanctorum of 12th-century temple after Rath YatraOn Friday, the deities were offered a specially prepared sweet drink (pana) made of milk, sugar, cheese, banana, camphor, nutmeg and black ...
05 Jul, 2020, 09.20 AM IST
Centre moves SC, seeks nod for Puri Rath Yatra without public participation"The tradition of centuries may not be stopped," the Centre said, while seeking modification of the apex court's June 18 order staying the ...
22 Jun, 2020, 11.53 AM 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
PM Modi wishes people on Eid, Jagannath Rath YatraPM Modi recalled that as Chief Minister he performed 'Pahind Vidhi', a ritual to clean the way of Lord Jagannath's chariot, for a record ti...
18 Jul, 2015, 12.55 PM IST
Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel prays for rain to Lord JagannathPatel arrived at the Jagannath temple today evening and performed 'aarti' at the temple as per tradition. She also offered 'prasad' to Lord...
18 Jul, 2015, 12.15 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi sends his wishes and offerings to Lord JagannathSprouted green gram and blackberries are traditionally offered as 'prasad' to Lord Jagannath during the chariot procession ritual.
17 Jul, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
Keep Lord Jagannath above politics: Gajapati MaharajExpressing his displeasure over the manner in which the 'Brahma Paribartan' ritual was performed, Gajapati Maharaj of Puri Divyasingha Deb ...
18 Jun, 2015, 11.09 PM IST
UAVs keep watch as Narendra Modi flags off Jagannath Rath YatraThe 136th edition of the rath yatra was flagged off from a 400-year-old Jagannath temple in Jamalpur area.
10 Jul, 2013, 03.47 PM IST
136th Lord Jagannath rath yatra begins amidst tight securityAs per tradition, elephants had a first glimpse of Lord Jagannath and led the procession, which set off from the over 400 year-old iconic J...
10 Jul, 2013, 10.49 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
- BJD leader Pyarimohan Mohapatra' statement on open entry to Jagannath Temple issue sparks off controversy
Pyarimohan Mohapatra stirred up a hornet's nest by saying the Jagannath Temple in Puri should be open to all irrespective of caste, creed a...
18 Jul, 2011, 05.18 PM IST