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"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...

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that more than 300 special trains will be operated for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri to facilitate the movement of lakhs of devotees expected to attend the annual chariot festival.
Over 300 special trains to run for Puri Rath Yatra, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Bhubaneswar, Jul 6: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that more than 300 special trains will b...

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Rath Yatra 2026: Energy Department Fully Prepared, Says Odisha Deputy CM K.V. Singh Deo

Bhubaneswar, July 5: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has said that the state's Energy Depa...

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‘Hurting the religious sentiments’, Gajapati Maharaja shoots off letter to ISKCON over global Ratha Yatra timings

Puri, July 5: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb has written to the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON, urging it...

She instructed the authorities to focus on comprehensive sanitation measures, public toilet facilities, parking management, street lighting, and other essential civic amenities to provide a safe and clean environment for lakhs of devotees expected to visit Puri.
No cooked food on Puri Grand Road during Rath Yatra; only dry food distribution allowed

Puri, July 4: In a major decision aimed at maintaining cleanliness during the annual Rath Yatra, the Odisha government h...