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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Thousands participate in the annual Hindu festival

Updated On Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST
  • Thousands of devotees congregated in Puri&other parts of the country for annual ‘Ratha Yatra'. The Yatra is associated with Shri Kshetra Puri Dham in Odisha.
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Devotees throng Puri to attend the Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath, on Tuesday. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

Devotees throng Puri to attend the Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath, on Tuesday. (ANI)

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During the three-day yatra, the three majestic chariots are pulled by lakhs of devotees from in front of the Singha Dwar of Jagannath Temple towards the Gundicha Temple.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

During the three-day yatra, the three majestic chariots are pulled by lakhs of devotees from in front of the Singha Dwar of Jagannath Temple towards the Gundicha Temple.(ANI)

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Devotees danced in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of elaborate arrangements for the Rath Yatra in Odisha, the government deployed 180 platoons (1 platoon comprises 30 personnel) of security forces in the seaside pilgrim town. A total of 125 special trains will travel to Puri during the festival and a large number of CCTV cameras assisted by drone cameras will function during the ‘Rath Yatra’.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

Devotees danced in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of elaborate arrangements for the Rath Yatra in Odisha, the government deployed 180 platoons (1 platoon comprises 30 personnel) of security forces in the seaside pilgrim town. A total of 125 special trains will travel to Puri during the festival and a large number of CCTV cameras assisted by drone cameras will function during the ‘Rath Yatra’.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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Female devotees engage in Rath Yatra festivities. In this picture, people are also seen capturing them on their mobile phones.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

Female devotees engage in Rath Yatra festivities. In this picture, people are also seen capturing them on their mobile phones.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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The Jagannath Rath Yatra which began on Tuesday morning saw thousands of devotees flocking to the route to catch a glimpse of the deity. Members of the Muslim community also welcomed the yatra in the city.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

The Jagannath Rath Yatra which began on Tuesday morning saw thousands of devotees flocking to the route to catch a glimpse of the deity. Members of the Muslim community also welcomed the yatra in the city.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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Devotees taking out Jagannath Yatra at sector 31 in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The city traffic police diverted the movement of vehicles at seven key points in the city in view of Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra and advised residents to take alternate routes to avoid traffic snarls.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

Devotees taking out Jagannath Yatra at sector 31 in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The city traffic police diverted the movement of vehicles at seven key points in the city in view of Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra and advised residents to take alternate routes to avoid traffic snarls.(HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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Devotees touch the chariot of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Delhi so as to seek blessings of the Lord. The annual festival was held in the Hauz Khas area of New Delhi on Tuesday.(HT Photo/Raj K Raj) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

Devotees touch the chariot of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Delhi so as to seek blessings of the Lord. The annual festival was held in the Hauz Khas area of New Delhi on Tuesday.(HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

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A glimpse of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Delhi's Hauz Khas. The city traffic police had issued an advisory concerning vehicular movement in several areas of the southern part of the city in view of the Rath Yatra. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST

A glimpse of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Delhi's Hauz Khas. The city traffic police had issued an advisory concerning vehicular movement in several areas of the southern part of the city in view of the Rath Yatra.

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