The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra resumed their journey to the Gundicha Temple on the second day of the Rath Yatra in Puri after delays in rituals halted Thursday's procession, drawing lakhs of devotees despite heavy rain
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced in Puri with the sacred Pahandi Bije ritual as Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra were ceremonially taken to their chariots. Lakhs of devotees gathered, while extensive security arrangements ensured the festival's smooth and safe conduct
The Jagannath Temple administration will conduct a special digital inventory of the Ratna Bhandar on July 19 during the deities' stay at Gundicha Temple for Rath Yatra. Gold ornaments removed for Snan Yatra will be documented under a government-approved procedure
The Shree Jagannath Temple administration has completed final preparations for the July 16 Rath Yatra in Puri, with elaborate arrangements for rituals, devotees' darshan, security and traffic management. Authorities expect massive crowds for the annual festival
