Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Sunday described it as "truly poetic" that her historic Japan Open triumph coincided with the sacred Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.
The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday questioned the circumstances under which Lord Jagannath's traditional tahia (floral headgear) allegedly came off during the Pahandi procession of the Rath Yatra, describing the incident as an unprecedented ritual lapse that hurt the sentiments of millions of devotees.
The visit has led to speculation surrounding her visit leading many to question if she is going to shoot a new film in the city.
The sacred wheels of devotion rolled through Mayapur on Thursday as thousands of devotees gathered at ISKCON’s Rajapur temple to celebrate the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra with grandeur, colour and spiritual fervour.
Suvendu Adhikari criticised the previous Trinamool Congress government, alleging that the Mid-Day Meal scheme had been plagued by irregularities over the past several years.
All police stations have been directed to respond immediately to any report of unrest to prevent escalation.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has announced that Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will inaugurate the Kolkata Rath Yatra by pulling the ceremonial chariot rope, marking his first participation in the annual festival since the change of government in West Bengal.
After years of recurring operational difficulties during the annual Rath Yatra, the iconic 67-foot-tall Brahma Taladhwaja, the ceremonial chariot of Lord Baladevjew in Kendrapara, may soon benefit from a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering.
As millions of devotees are expected to visit Puri for the 16 July Rath Yatra, the Odisha Crime Branch's CID and Puri Police have launched a special cyber safety campaign to protect pilgrims from online fraud and cybercrime during the annual festival.
Ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra, the 23rd edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) offered heritage enthusiasts a rare opportunity to explore the rich traditions and lesser-known rituals associated with Lord Jagannath and the sibling deities.
