In Photos: Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated across cities

Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

Ratha Yatra is the most prominent Hindu festival in Odisha's Puri. It takes place every year on the second day of the Shukla Paksha in June or July.

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Devotees participate in the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, in Puri.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

Devotees participate in the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, in Puri.(ANI)

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An ariel view of sea of devotees who gathered to take part in the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, in Puri on Sunday(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

An ariel view of sea of devotees who gathered to take part in the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, in Puri on Sunday(ANI)

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Odissi dance was also performed on this occasion of the 18th Annual Jagannath Rathyatra, organized by Jagannath Cultural Education Trust in Thane, (Praful Gangurde (HT Photo)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

Odissi dance was also performed on this occasion of the 18th Annual Jagannath Rathyatra, organized by Jagannath Cultural Education Trust in Thane, (Praful Gangurde (HT Photo))

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stands on a chariot carrying idols of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balaram and sister Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Hyderabad.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stands on a chariot carrying idols of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balaram and sister Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Hyderabad.(PTI)

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Union home minister Amit Shah with his family participates in the 'Mangala Aarti' of Sri Jagannath Mandir on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

Union home minister Amit Shah with his family participates in the 'Mangala Aarti' of Sri Jagannath Mandir on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad.(PTI)

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee pulls ropes of the chariot during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath amid rainfall in Kolkata.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee pulls ropes of the chariot during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath amid rainfall in Kolkata.(ANI)

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A devotee carries idols of Hindu Lord Jagannath, his sister Subadhra and brother Balabhadra, as he arrives to attend the annual Rath Yatra, or chariot procession, in Ahmedabad,((Amit Dave, Reuters)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

A devotee carries idols of Hindu Lord Jagannath, his sister Subadhra and brother Balabhadra, as he arrives to attend the annual Rath Yatra, or chariot procession, in Ahmedabad,((Amit Dave, Reuters))

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Devotees take part in the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in New Delhi on Sunday.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

Devotees take part in the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in New Delhi on Sunday.(ANI)

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A Rath Yatra was conducted from Chintamani Chowk Chinchwad to ISKCON Shree Govind Dham Ravet in Maharashtra on behalf of ISKCON.(HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:01 pm IST

A Rath Yatra was conducted from Chintamani Chowk Chinchwad to ISKCON Shree Govind Dham Ravet in Maharashtra on behalf of ISKCON.(HT Photo)

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