Puri Rath Yatra LIVE Updates: Trinity's chariots reach Gundicha temple

An aura of devotion pervaded across the Bada Danda in Puri for the much-awaited divine journey of Lord Jagannath to Gundicha Temple. This year, the festival is a memorable reunion of devotees with the Lord as participation of devotees in the festival has been allowed this time after a gap of two years. Devotees were not allowed to participate in the Rath Yatra due to Covid-19 restrictions clamped by the government. All the four deities including Lord Sudarsan together known as the Chaturdha Murati seated atop their chariots embarked on the nine-day-long annual sojourn. Lakhs of devotees have been witnessed thronging the pilgrim town of Puri to witness the mega spectacle. 

Jul 01, 2022 19:28 IST
‘Rath Yatra on water’ observed at Kankana Sikhari Srikhetra commemorating Lord’s exile
Though Srimandir belongs to Puri, the Rath Yatra is not confined to the pilgrim town only. Thanks to the scores of invaders, mainly Moghuls who looted the temple (Srimandir) and tried to dethrone Lord Jagannath, the idols were shifted many times to secret and safe places. One of these places is Kankana Sikhari, amid Asia’s largest brackish waterbody Chilika lake.
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Jul 01, 2022 18:44 IST
Lord Jagannath reaches Gundicha Temple on his Nandighosa chariot
Lord Jagannath reached Gundicha Temple on his magnificent Nandighosa chariot and joined his siblings- Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra- at their aunt's place. 



Jul 01, 2022 17:53 IST
Visit the other Jagannath temple in Puri to experience same peace, satisfaction!
If you go to Puri and due to some reasons, you can’t go into Srimandir to have a darshan of Lord Jagannath, don’t get disheartened. For devotees like you, there is a temple in the holy town itself where you can worship Lord Jagannath and, as it is believed, it will give you the same happiness and satisfaction as you would have experienced inside Srimandir. 
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Jul 01, 2022 17:40 IST
Subhadra's chariot 'Darpadalana' reaches Gundicha temple
After Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja, the chariot of Devi Subhadra 'Darpadalana' reached Gundicha temple. Both the siblings are now awaiting Kalia Thakura who is expected to reach their aunt's place in a while.



Jul 01, 2022 17:17 IST
Taladhwaja reaches Gundicha temple
Taladhwaja, the chariot of Lord Balabhadra arrived at its destination, Gundicha temple in Puri. 



Jul 01, 2022 17:13 IST
Rath Yatra 2022: Green Corridor created for patients on Badadanda
As the Badadanda (Grand Road) in Puri witnessed a sea of devotees on Rath Yatra on Friday, a green corridor was created to facilitate ambulance movement in emergencies.
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Jul 01, 2022 16:34 IST
Sudarsan Pattnaik creates 125 sand chariots on Puri beach
Renowned sand artist Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik has created 125 sand chariots and a sculpture of Lord Jagannath on Puri sea beach on the occasion of Rath Yatra. 
Renowned sand artist Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik creates 125 sand chariots and a sculpture of Lord Jagannath on Puri sea beach on the occasion of Rath Yatra#RathYatra2022#RathaJatra#RathYatra#Puri#Odishapic.twitter.com/PAAArbzfEF
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Jul 01, 2022 14:39 IST
Jay Jagannath chants fill Bada Danda, Kalia Thakura marches on towards Gundicha Temple
The chants of Haribol, Jay Jagannath and the defeaning sounds of cymbals, gongs made the atmosphere on Bada Danda electrifying as Nandighosha, the chariot of Kalia Thakura marched on towards the Gundicha Temple. 



Jul 01, 2022 13:46 IST
Devi Subhadra begins her journey to Gundicha Temple in Darpadalana chariot
Devi Subhadra decked up on her Darpadalana chariot began her journey to Gundicha Temple. A massive stretch of crowd ushered the Goddess' rath on the Puri Bada Danda. 



Jul 01, 2022 12:49 IST
Chariot pulling begins with Taladhwaja
Lord Balabhadra seated on his majestic Taladhwaja chariot is the first among the Holy Trinity to set out its journey to Gundicha Temple as the pulling of raths kicked off in Puri. The mega event attended by lakhs of devotees for the first time after two years filled the pilgrim town with an aura of devotion and chants of Haribol and O Bhakate. 



Jul 01, 2022 12:32 IST
Pulling of chariots to begin soon
All the three chariots parked in front of Puri Srimandir are ready to be pulled by devotees on Bada Danda on the occasion of Gundicha Jatra of Lord Jagannath. After the conclusion of Pahandi rituals, the loosening of the stairs, a niti called Charamala Phita and fastening of horse statues on the chariots have begun. 



Jul 01, 2022 12:17 IST
Gajapati sweeps chariots with golden broom
Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb performed the most eye-catching ritual, the Chhera Panhara atop the three chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Jagannath and Devi Subhadra. As per tradition, the King swept the floors of the raths with a golden handle broom as the foremost servitor of the Lords. 



Jul 01, 2022 11:30 IST
Gajapati performs Chhera Panhara atop Lord Balabhadra's chariot
Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb arrived at the three chariots on his royal palanquin from the Raja Nahara (royal palace) to perform his duty as the first servitor of Lord Jagannath.



Jul 01, 2022 10:47 IST
Shankaracharya pays obeisance to the Trinity
Puri Shankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati offered his prayers to the three deities atop their respective chariots before the commencement of pulling of chariots.



Jul 01, 2022 10:00 IST
Prez, PM, other eminent personalities extend Rath Yatra greetings
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi and other eminent personalities extended their heartiest greetings to people on the occasion of the world-famous Rath Yatra today. Read more...



Jul 01, 2022 09:39 IST
Pahandi rituals of Lords see a grand conclusion
The magnificent Pahandi rituals of Lord Jagannath and his sibling deities saw a spectacular conclusion as the annual Gundicha Jatra of the Gods commenced on Friday. The Chaturdha Murati have been placed atop their bedecked chariots which will be pulled by lakhs of devotees thronging the pilgrim town of Puri. 



Jul 01, 2022 08:01 IST
Rath Yatra: Lord of the Universe comes out of Puri Srimandir!
Lord Jagannath steps out of Puri Srimandir to make way towards his splendid Nandighosa chariot. The Lord will accompany his elder brother Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra on a nine-day sojourn to Gundicha Temple.
Lord Jagannath Pahandi



Jul 01, 2022 07:55 IST
Rath Yatra: Pahandi ritual of Devi Subhadra begins
After Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra is being escorted to her chariot- 'Debadalana' in ceremonial 'Pahandi'.
Pahandi ritual of Devi Subhadra



Jul 01, 2022 06:58 IST
Puri Rath Yatra: Pahandi of Lord Balabhadra begins
Pahandi of Lord Balabhadra also began ahead of the schedule at Puri Srimandir. The Bada Thakura is being ushered to his Taladhwaja chariot in a magnificent procession amid the chants of Haribol.



Jul 01, 2022 06:54 IST
High on enthusiasm, devotees flock to Badadanda
Devotees flock to Badadanda in large number to witness the annual sojourn of the Lord of the Universe and his siblings after a span of span of years.
Rath Yatra 2022



Jul 01, 2022 06:50 IST
RathYatra: 'Pahandi' of Lord Sudarsan begins ahead of schedule
Much ahead of the schedule, servitors began and concluded the Pahandi rituals of Lord Sudarsan.
Besides, Magala Alati and Mailama niti of Lord Jagannath were completed by 3.30 am. Other rituals proceeding are also being conducted smoothly around three hours ahead of the schedule.



Jul 01, 2022 06:47 IST
Rath Yatra: Chariots decked up for the annual sojourn
Chariots of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra are decked up and ready in front of the Puri Srimandir for their annual sojourn to Gundicha temple.



Jun 30, 2022 16:44 IST
Rath Yatra: Fire services personnel ready to meet all eventualities, says DGP
With a few hours left for the Trinity's Rath Yatra to begin, the Odisha Fire Service has mobilized one hydraulic platform, eight motor fire engines, eight water tanker, 15 quick response units, one rescue tender, one crane, three ambulances, 10 pumps for discharging water, five power boats, five underwater diving suits for effective fire protection and rescue duty during Srigundicha and Bahuda Yatra.
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Jun 30, 2022 16:35 IST
Devotees just cannot wait to behold Rath Yatra after two years
The wait is finally over. With a day left for Lord Jagannath’s annual sojourn, devotees just cannot wait to see the glimpse of the Trinity atop three chariots. Police and district administration seem to have left no stone unturned for the smooth conduct of Rath Yatra.
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Jun 30, 2022 12:50 IST
Railways announces special trains, check list and schedule
Anticipating a huge rush of devotees, the Ministry of Railways has planned to run 205 special trains to and from Puri during Rath Yatra period for smooth travel and convenience of pilgrims.
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Jun 30, 2022 12:49 IST
All you need to know about Rath Yatra
uri, popularly known as Jagannath dham, is one of the four divine sites for every Hindu. Here, Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, along with His siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra is worshipped in the world famous Srimandir.
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