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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.
Delhi Vasant Kunj Rath Yatra: Expect slow traffic, regulations on these routes
July 16, 2026 2:01 pm
According to an advisory issued by the traffic department, the vehicular movement on Mehrauli–Mahipalpur Road, especially near D-2 Vasant Kunj and Vasant Square Mall, is likely to remain slow and is subject to intermittent regulation between 4 pm and 8 pm.
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.
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.
It’s Puri Jagannath temple vs ISKCON as differences emerge over Rath Yatra timing
September 06, 2025 8:45 pm
Temple administration threatens legal action if yatras are not conducted in accordance with scriptures and traditions.
‘Despicable acts’: India denounces eggs being thrown at Rath Yatra in Toronto
July 15, 2025 5:52 am
The MEA spokesperson said they had “strongly” taken up the matter with Canadian authorities to hold the perpetrators of the act accountable.
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
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.
Vadodara Rath Yatra: 38-year-old cop on bandobast duty dies of suspected heart attack
June 27, 2025 7:19 pm
On Friday, while on duty in the jurisdiction of Raopura police station, Rathwa complained of unease and vomiting, said sources.
23,000 personnel, AI-enabled cameras: Ahmedabad all set for Rath Yatra today
June 27, 2025 1:36 am
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will perform the “mangala aarti” at 4 am at the 400-year-old Jagannath temple situated in Jamalpur area
RATH YATRA PHOTOS
Ahmedabad celebrates 147th Jagannath Rath Yatra
July 08, 2024 1:50 pm
A tableau depicting T20 World Cup-winning Indian Cricket team took part in the Rath Yatra procession outside Jamalpur Jagannath temple.
Rath Yatra celebrations: Lakhs of devotees take part in elaborate processions across India
July 07, 2024 11:55 pm
A devotee died of suffocation while pulling the chariot of Lord Balabhadra during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri. Several other devotees were injured because of the stampede-like situation on the grand road. A million devotees from across the globe are in the temple town for the festival.
Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple holds Rath Yatra amid Covid
June 23, 2020 7:20 pm
A symbolic Rath Yatra was organised in the Lord Jagannath temple premises on Tuesday after the Gujarat High Court rejected the state government's plea to carry out public procession.
Annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commences in Gujarat
July 04, 2019 11:00 am
The chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra, embarked on the yatra from the 400-year-old Jagannath temple located in Jamalpur area.
Rath Yatra 2017: Devotees across India celebrate chariot festival
June 25, 2017 7:22 pm
Lord Jagannath's chariot Nandighosa, Balabhadra's Taladhwaja and Subhadra's Devadalana are set to go on a nine-day sojourn to the Gundicha Temple
Rath Yatra comes to an end as Lord Jagannath returns to Puri
July 09, 2014 11:18 am
The nine-day chariot festival of Lord Jagannath came to an end on July 8.
RATH YATRA VIDEOS
Explained: What has been the BJP’s stand over the years on Ram temple
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
From the Vajpayee years to Narendra Modi’s BJP, a look at how the party handled the sensitive issue of building a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.
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