The annual sojourn of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Goddess Shubhadra and Lord Balabhadra, famously known as Ratha Jatra culminates with the return of the Holy Trinity from their aunt's place at Gundicha Temple to Srimandir. This return journey is known as Bahuda Yatra. The Bahuda Yatra, or the return journey, takes place nine days after the Rath Yatra. Elaborate preparations with water-tight security cover have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the festival. OTV brings you Live Updates from the Bada Danda (Grand Road) during the return sojourn of the Holy Trinity on their gigantic chariots. Check out all the latest updates here.
22:51 PM(2 months ago )
The holy town of Puri on Saturday evening witnessed the divine return of the Lords as part of the Bahuda Yatra. As the majestic procession neared its final leg, Lord Balabhadra’s chariot, Taladhwaja, reached the Srimandir, followed by Devi Subhadra’s Darpadalana.
21:52 PM(2 months ago )
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Chariots reach Puri Srimandir Singhadwar#Puri #BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/wMzeKke2kS
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17:50 PM(2 months ago )
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Chariots on their return journey to Puri Srimandir #Puri #BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/bk9HxNduDn
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16:51 PM(2 months ago )
Jai Jagannath!
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Bahuda Yatra: Lord Jagannath's Nandighosa chariot rolls towards Srimandir#Puri #BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/MNpzPtS8MP
16:29 PM(2 months ago )
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Goddess Subhadra’s Darpadalana chariot rolls toward Puri Srimandir#Puri #BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/r6CITl4mgG
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16:18 PM(2 months ago )
Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda' Yatra or return car festival formally began here on Saturday with thousands of devotees pulling the chariot of Lord Balabhadra's 'Taladwaj' after ceremonial 'Pahandi' and Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deb performing 'Chhera Pahanra' (sweeping) rituals.
15:41 PM(2 months ago )
Lord Balabhadra’s Taladhwaja chariot rolls toward Puri Srimandir; chariot pulling begins nearly 1 hour ahead of schedule#Puri #BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/LZm1klcm05
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15:28 PM(2 months ago )
Puri: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb conducts 'Chhera Pahanra' atop chariots near Gundicha Temple #Puri #BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/NimtTS8q26
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12:11 PM(2 months ago )
#BahudaYatra | ‘Bhajans’, ‘Mridanga’ & ‘Kahnjani’ fill the air as 'Pahandi' of the Lord of the Universe, Mahaprabhu Jagannath begins #WATCH #Puri #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/fbd54p82kA
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11:36 AM(2 months ago )
#BahudaYatra | Watch 'Pahandi' of Lord Balabhadra in Puri#BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/A2HUgPxnJm
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11:02 AM(2 months ago )
#BahudaYatra | #Puri: Watch 'Pahandi' of Lord Sudarshan #BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/tHnp2v0EPQ
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10:41 AM(2 months ago )
Odisha DGP Y B Khurania, along with other senior police officials, is keeping a close watch on all the arrangements. The top Odisha Police official informed that there is excitement among devotees for the Bahuda Yatra .
“205 platoons of police force have been deployed. With the Lord’s blessing, the Yatra will be concluded smoothly,” said DGP. Read more...
07:47 AM(2 months ago )
#WATCH | Preparations for Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Sudarshan, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra to Puri Srimandir, are underway; the ‘Pahandi’ rituals will begin at 12 noon#BahudaYatra #BahudaJatra #BahudaYatraWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/sJ9r9U5DIP
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07:12 AM(2 months ago )
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has released the official timetable for the Bahuda Yatra rituals, to be held on Saturday.
06:42 AM(2 months ago )
Stringent security arrangements have been made for Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra in Puri on Saturday, with which the Rath Yatra festivities will conclude.
06:41 AM(2 months ago )
To ensure a safe and smooth Bahuda Yatra in Puri, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place. A total of 6,000 state police personnel and 800 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel will be deployed across the temple town to prevent any untoward incidents. With a favourable weather forecast and an expected surge in devotees, special traffic management plans have also been implemented. Additionally, more than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras have been installed at key locations to monitor crowd movement and identify potential troublemakers in real time.
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