Mamata Banerjee reaches Digha for Rath Yatra, BJP says she is trying to become ‘true Hindu’West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Digha visit ahead of Rath Yatra sparks political controversy. Suvendu Adhikari accuses Banerje...
25 Jun, 2025, 07.29 PM IST
Planning to attend Jagannath Rath Yatra this year? Here’s how to plan a trip and all you need to knowThe Jagannath Rath Yatra, a grand chariot festival in Puri, Odisha, involves the procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra on ...
12 Jun, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Lakhs congregate in Puri to witness Lord Jagannath's bathing ritualsIn Puri, a large number of devotees witnessed the ceremonial bathing of Lord Jagannath. The deities were brought to the Snana Mandap in a p...
11 Jun, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 begins with Snana Purnima today; Check full schedule, start and end datesRath Yatra 2025: The annual Snana Purnima festival is being observed in Puri, Odisha, marking the ceremonial bathing of Lord Jagannath, Lor...
11 Jun, 2025, 10.40 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
Choti Diwali 2024 Date: Narak Chaturdashi today or tomorrow? Know shubh muhurat time, puja vidhi, significance, Narakasura storyChoti Diwali will be celebrated on October 30, 2024. The day, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, marks the triumph of Lord Krishna over the d...
30 Oct, 2024, 09.17 AM IST
Puri Rath Yatra 2024: 53 years later, a unique twist to celebrations this year. Timings, rituals and live streamingFor the first time in 53 years, the Rath Yatra will extend over two days due to specific celestial alignments, last occurring in 1971. Uniq...
08 Jul, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
Two dead, over 130 injured during Rath Yatra in Odisha"When we put him in the ambulance, his pulse was running. We took him to the hospital and gave him CPR. However, doctors declared him broug...
08 Jul, 2024, 04.54 PM IST
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Chariot pulling begins in PuriThousands of devotees in Puri pulled giant chariots towards Gundicha temple, marking the beginning of the annual festival. The President an...
07 Jul, 2024, 09.06 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
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
Rath Yatra: Servitors, cops and officials to undergo RT-PCR tests four timesA meeting, chaired by Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief Dr Krishan Kumar, was held in Puri, following which all stakeholde...
18 Jun, 2021, 09.04 PM IST
Rathayatra sans devotees in the time of coronavirusKeeping the SJTMC's recommendation in mind, the Odisha government has asked the Indian Railways not to run trains to Puri.
30 May, 2020, 05.30 PM IST
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik speaks to PM Modi over organising 'Rath Yatra' in Puri this yearPatnaik apprised the prime minister of the COVID-19 situation in Odisha. The state has so far reported 90 coronavirus cases, while 33 patie...
24 Apr, 2020, 04.49 PM IST
Madey Snana ritual to be revived again; 'progressive' Karnataka government fails to stop regressive practiceCritics say the state government is sitting on the draft of an anti-superstition bill, which bans madey snana among other rituals.
24 Nov, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
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.
29 Jun, 2014, 03.08 PM IST
Rath yatra: Make special arrangement for foreigners, say priestsThe 'Daitapati Nijog' today suggested the Odisha government to make special arrangement for them to have 'darshan' of the deity.
25 Jul, 2013, 06.19 PM IST