In the vast and intricate tapestry of Indian society, public gatherings are an essential and ancient feature. From the spiritual melas on the banks of the Ganga to spirited political rallies, from justice-seeking protest marches to exuberant street celebrations, India conducts much of its public life in the open, surrounded by vast crowds.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned that the festive spirit should be maintained and issued directives that no mischief should be allowed during the upcoming religious occasions of Kanwar yatra, Jagannath Rath Yatra, and Muharram.
The 10-day Jagannath Yatra festival marks the annual visit of Lord Jagannath, his younger sister Devi Subhadra, and his elder brother Lord Balabhadra to the Gundicha temple.
They inspected the entire route, accompanied by a police convoy, senior police officials, including the IGP and the SP.
The Union Home Minister inaugurated development works worth Rs 25 crore in Nardipur village of Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and also inaugurated the newly constructed Shardamani Community Center by Swaminarayan Mandir, Adalaj.
The tremors occurred in Kasipur area of Rayagada district in Odisha at 16:40 hours today.
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, is widely recognised as the oldest chariot procession of its kind and has led to similar processions being organised both across India as well as internationally.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off the Mayapur Rath Yatra organised by ISKON
As many as 184 special trains to and from Puri will be pressed into service during the nine-day Lord Jagannath’s…
