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#Rath Yatra 2026

While new charioteer idols are carved only during the ‘Nabakalebara’ festival, they are repainted every year, adorned in fresh attire, and ceremonially placed on their respective chariots ahead of the Rath Yatra.
Puri Rath Yatra: Chariot construction enters final phase, ‘Kalash’ installed on three Raths

Puri, July 11: With the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra just days away, the construction of the three majestic chariots has...

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Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Odisha CM reviews security, crowd management and devotee facilities

Bhubaneswar, July 10: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva...

The Anasara Bhara included a variety of fruits such as mangoes, jackfruit, apples and grapes, along with sacred items including ghee, ‘jhuna’ (frankincense), sandalwood and other ritual materials required for the deities' care during the Anasara period.
'Anasara Bhara' sent from Niali's Madhaba Temple to Puri Srimandir as Holy Trinity recuperates

Puri, July 10: Upholding a unique ritual associated with Lord Jagannath's Anasara period, the traditional ‘Ana...

In a major step to enhance the pilgrimage experience and strengthen crowd management during the upcoming Rath Yatra, the Puri district administration has introduced a special QR code that offers a comprehensive package of digital services for devotees and visitors.
Rath Yatra 2026: Puri Administration launches QR code-based digital guide for devotees

Puri, Jul 10: In a major step to enhance the pilgrimage experience and strengthen crowd management during the upcoming R...

"I inspected the Puri station today; it has turned out to be magnificent, featuring architecture inspired by the style associated with Lord Jagannath. Other stations are also being developed beautifully," he added.
Odisha: Puri deploys 360-degree water tower to provide relief, fight fires during Rath Yatra

Puri, July 9: With lakhs of devotees expected for the upcoming Rath Yatra, the Puri Fire Station has strengthened its em...

Barely 24 kilometres from Puri, nestled amid the serene surroundings of Brahmagiri, stands the revered Alarnath Temple, one of Odisha’s most sacred Vaishnavite shrines.
Burnt by devotion: The timeless legend of Lord Alarnath & little Madhu’s unwavering faith

Brahmagiri, Jul 8: Barely 24 kilometres from Puri, nestled amid the serene surroundings of Brahmagiri, stands the revere...

The meeting focused on the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), National Security Guard (NSG) teams and NSG Quick Response Teams (QRTs). The DGP directed Odisha Police, the RPF and the Indian Coast Guard to work in close coordination to strengthen security during the festival.
Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Odisha Police finalises multi-layered security plan; NSG, anti-drone systems to be deployed

Bhubaneswar, July 8: With the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra 2026 scheduled to be held on July 16, the Odisha Police has f...

With lakhs of devotees expected to converge on the pilgrim town for the annual Rath Yatra on July 16
Rath Yatra 2026:Puri police conduct mega security mock drill, set up 90 help desks for devotees

Puri, Jul 7: With lakhs of devotees expected to converge on the pilgrim town for the annual Rath Yatra on July 16, Puri...

Among the many timeless legends associated with Lord Jagannath and the annual Rath Yatra, one of the most cherished is the story of poet-saint Balaram Das, a revered member of Odisha's Panchasakha.
The Legend of Balaram Das: Why Lord Jagannath is believed to have left Nandighosha for a sand chariot

Puri, Jul 7: Among the many timeless legends associated with Lord Jagannath and the annual Rath Yatra, one of the most c...

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PURI RATH YATRA-2026: H&UD Minister Reviews Water Supply Preparedness, Inspects Treatment Plant

Bhubaneswar, July 6: Ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra and the expected arrival of lakhs of devotees, Housing an...

The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, one of the world's oldest and grandest religious festivals, has continued uninterrupted for centuries despite wars, political upheavals and repeated attacks on the Jagannath Temple
The untold history of Rath Yatra: When invaders brought Jagannath’s journey to halt

Puri, Jul 6: The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, one of the world's oldest and grandest religious festivals, ha...

With just nine days remaining for the world-famous Rath Yatra, the Odisha government on Monday concluded the final coordination committee meeting, finalising elaborate security and crowd management arrangements for the annual festival.
Rath Yatra 2026: Around 12,000 police personnel to be deployed for Puri Rath Yatra

Puri, Jul 6: With just nine days remaining for the world-famous Rath Yatra, the Odisha government on Monday concluded th...