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Rath Yatra held with fanfare in PuriAmid tight security, the world famous annual Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held here today with great fanfare.
World famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath celebrated in PuriAmid high alert and tight security in the wake of serial blasts at Bodh Gaya, the annual Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath was celebrated today
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