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As part of the annual Puri Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath and his siblings were adorned with 208 kg of gold ornaments in the historic 'Suna Besha' ritual. The temple committee plans to craft a new ornament set using devotee donations

The Supreme Court permitted the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, refusing its screening during Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the CBFC's clearance while leaving the Orissa High Court's interim order undisturbed

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 annual Anasar ritual began after Lord Jagannath and sibling deities were ceremonially bathed during Snan Yatra in Puri. The deities remain in isolation for 14 days, with the temple closed until public darshan resumes ahead of the Rath Yatra

During Puri Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath and siblings are adorned with 208 kg of gold ornaments for the grand Suna Besha ritual. Originating in 1460 under King Kapilendra Deb, the ceremony draws lakhs of devotees and showcases Odisha’s rich tradition

The Bahuda Yatra, or return leg of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra, began early in Puri with the ceremonial Pahandi ritual. Amid tight security, lakhs of devotees witnessed the deities’ return procession to the main temple after their nine-day stay at Gundicha Temple.

On the occasion, three deities - Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra - were brought to the 'Snana Mandap' (bathing altar) with ceremonial ‘pahandi' (procession)

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Priests say that all rituals of the Lord across the world should be observed following religious practices held at Puri

The treasury was last opened on July 14 after 46 years. On that day, the valuables of the outer chamber were shifted to a strong room

The raths of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra are pulled by Khalashi community members as per age-old tradition

Senior police officials will keep a close watch on the procession using 1,733 body-worn cameras linked to a control room

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ordered an administrative-level inquiry into the firecracker explosion that occurred on Wednesday night.

CPI(M) district unit secretary Gayadhar Dhal said that the 'Brahmins only' crematorium violates fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution to people of all castes.

The Indian traditional month of Kartik is considered holy and large number of devotees flock to the 12th century temple to pay their obeisance to Lord Jagannath.

'Bahuda Yatra' or return car festival began in the pilgrim town of Puri amid the chants of 'Jai Jagannath' on Wednesday.

“I never imagined that I could make darshan, thanks to Puri Police for making it possible,” said 80-year-old Sarangadhar Sarangi.

Millions of devotees in Odisha and across the world throng the pilgrim town to get a glimpse of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.

Every year Sudarsan creates different sand sculptures on Rath Yatra like 3D sand art, Balaram Das's Bali Ratha etc.