Photos: Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra held in Odisha

The world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is held in the pilgrim town of Odisha with religious fervour and enthusiasm. People throng to the town to have a glimpse of the presiding deities of the 12th century shrine of Lord Jagannath during the annual festival of chariots. It is a nine-day-long celebration that ends with the Bahuda Yatra or the return journey to their temple. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)

Updated on: Jun 26, 2017 1:55 PM IST

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The world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is held in the pilgrim town of Odisha with religious fervour and enthusiasm. People throng to the town to have a glimpse of the presiding deities of the 12th century shrine of Lord Jagannath during the annual festival of chariots. It is a nine-day-long celebration that ends with the Bahuda Yatra or the return journey to their temple. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)

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The three chariots outside the gates of the Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)

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Odissi dancers performing in front of the three chariots of the deities of Jagannath,his elder brother Balabhadra and younger sister Subhadra. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)

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A huge crowd throngs Bada Danda street in Puri to witness the ceremonial procession during the Rath Yatra festival. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)

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Devotees dressed up as various mythological figures near the main gate of the Puri temple. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)

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Devotees gather in the street at Bada Danda in Puri to witness the grand ceremonial procession during Rath Yatra festival. The festival commemorates Lord Jagannath’s annual visit to Gundicha Temple. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)

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Odissi dancers and devotees in costumes depicting Hindu gods perform during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri. (Arabinda Mahapatra/HT Photo)