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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’: 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
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.
As competing Jagannath temple emerges in Digha, Odisha pulls out all stops for Rath Yatra in Puri
June 28, 2025 10:21 am
There were reports about people complaining of suffocation and collapsing during Rath Yatra. Ambulances were called in to take some devotees to the hospital.
Lakhs of devotees arrive in Puri for Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra; PM Modi, President extend wishes of health and happiness
June 27, 2025 10:53 am
About one lakh people have reached Puri by Thursday evening, and the number has increased manifold this morning, police sources said.
Man dies of suffocation and several others injured as millions gather during Rath Yatra in Puri; how to stay safe when visiting popular places of worship
July 08, 2024 12:29 pm
Dr Narayanaswamy S, founder and medical director at Athreya Super Speciality Hospital, “Large gatherings at places of worship and festivals like the Puri Rath Yatra are undeniably vibrant and culturally rich experiences.
Gujarat celebrates Rath Yatra amid tight security
July 08, 2024 1:26 am
CM commences procession, Amit Shah offers prayers at Ahmedabad temple
Devotee dies of suffocation, several injured in stampede-like situation during Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri
July 08, 2024 7:46 am
CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces compensation, health minister visits hospital to check on those injured
Odisha trader crafts miniature Lord Jagannath chariot from matchsticks, discarded wood
July 07, 2024 9:38 pm
The trader replicated all the elements of the chariot, including 16 wheels, four horses, and a charioteer (sarathi).
JAGANNATH RATH YATRA PHOTOS
Muted celebrations held across India for 144th Jagannath Rath Yatra
July 12, 2021 8:48 pm
While Jharkhand cancelled the Rath Yatra for the second consecutive year due to coronavirus, other states like Gujarat and Odisha carried out the celebrations without public gatherings.
A look at the magnificent Rath Yatra celebrations across the world
July 09, 2019 1:49 pm
What makes the Lord Jagannath yatra unique is that it is the only festival where deities are taken out of temples to travel to devotees.
137th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins with fervour
June 29, 2014 6:13 pm
Amid tight security, the 137th edition of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra began from the ancient Jagannath Temple.
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