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Doctors perform ‘health checkup’ on Lord Jagannath before Rath Yatra. Watch viral video

July 17, 2026 12:38 pm

A centuries-old tradition in Jaunpur sees Lord Jagannath symbolically treated after his annual ritual bath, with doctors conducting a ceremonial examination before the Rath Yatra.

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Knowledge Nugget: Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra begins. What makes this festival unique?

July 18, 2026 3:46 pm

The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra has begun in Puri. Why is this festival significant? Learn about its rituals, the Jagannath Temple, and the Kalinga style of architecture in today’s Knowledge Nugget.

Artisans paint a chariot as preparations are underway ahead of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, in Puri, Odisha (PTI Photo)

19 IPS officers, 12,000 cops: Puri Rath Yatra and the lessons from last year

July 13, 2026 9:20 pm

Odisha is mounting its most elaborate security operation yet for this year's Rath Yatra, as nearly three million devotees converge on Puri for the nine-day festival starting July 16.

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Bengal to give Rs 5 lakh to each Rath Yatra committee, shower petals on kanwariyas

July 13, 2026 4:25 pm

The West Bengal government has announced a Rs 5 lakh grant for selected Rath Yatra committees, seva kendras at 75 melas, and additional facilities for devotees during the Sravan month.

Railways announces 400 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra and Onam festival rush (Image: ECoR)

Railways to run 300 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra, 100 for Onam in Kerala: Ashwini Vaishnaw

July 06, 2026 7:55 pm

Indian Railways will operate 300 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra and 100 for Onam in Kerala to manage festive travel demand. Check the latest announcement.

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Jewellery inventory of Puri temple’s Ratna Bhandar likely before next Rath Yatra

December 28, 2025 2:03 am

According to officials, inventory of the valuables used for day to day rituals of the Lords will be done in the first phase while inventory of the outer and inner chambers of the Ratna Bhandar will be taken up in the next two phases, respectively.

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Hauz Khas Rath Yatra celebrates 47 years

July 03, 2025 12:30 pm

As the chariots moved past temples and alleys to the rhythm of bells and conch shells, the atmosphere of Odisha's annual chariot event in honour of Lord Jagannath came alive

‘No police, no systems in place… who will compensate my loss’: Kin of Puri stampede victims point to lack of arrangements

‘No police, no systems in place… who will compensate my loss’: Lapses behind Puri’s Rath Yatra stampede

June 30, 2025 7:03 am

Three people were killed and more than 50 were injured in the stampede early Sunday morning outside the Gundicha Temple.

Video shows mahout beating elephant near Ahmedabad's Jagannath temple; police begin inquiry

June 30, 2025 6:31 am

Police said neither the elephant nor the mahout seen in the video were part of the Rath Yatra procession

Scenes outside Gundicha Temple in Puri on Sunday morning where thousands of devotees have gathered for the Rath Yatra.

3 killed, over 50 injured in stampede outside Puri’s Gundicha Temple during Rath Yatra festivities; SP, Collector transferred

June 30, 2025 6:33 am

Jagannath Rath Yatra Stampede: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, while expressing his condolences, said that the “negligence was unpardonable”. The state government has also transferred Puri collector Siddharth Shankar Swain and SP Vinit Agarwal.