Tag: Puri

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said holding of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra in Puri amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is a big challenge and called upon the people to strike a balance between centuries-old traditions and public health. Patnaik also thanked the Supreme Court for granting permission to hold the world-famous rath yatra […]

Puri: The entire stretch of Badadanda reverberated with chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’ moments after the Supreme Court modified its order and allowed Rath Yatra in Puri today. Millions of devotees took a huge sigh of relief as they were earlier shattered by the news after the apex court on June 18 had stayed the conduct […]

Puri: This year’s Rath Yatra will go down in the pages of history as a unique episode with devotion of millions of devotees put to extreme test amid the grim realities of COVID-19 pandemic. As a major relief, barely hours before the mega festival, Supreme Court on Monday had reconsidered its previous order and allowed […]

Puri: Amid the resurgence of COVID-19 cases across India, Odisha’s Puri has witnessed a sudden spike registering over 100 positive cases in a single day. The pilgrim city registered as…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police on Wednesday appealed to people not to visit the pilgrimage town of Puri as ‘darshan’ of the deities is still not allowed. DGP Abhay said that even though the Puri district administration is withdrawing the curfew-like shutdown from Wednesday afternoon, it has put some restrictions on a few areas in Puri […]

Puri: After becoming an internet sensation overnight due to his sculpted physique, Anil Gochikar is again in news after pictures of him along with his brother pulling chariots during this year’s Rath Yatra in Puri left the internet in a frenzy drawing comparisons to scenes in blockbuster movie Baahubali. These muscleman servitors of the Lord […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha police has issued a directive asking all police officials except those posted in Puri district and those deputed for law and order duty by State Police Headquarters not to visit the pilgrim town till July 4. “Possibility of some officer alone or with family reaching Puri on pretext of official work or […]

Puri: The stage is all set for the Hera Panchami ritual, which will be conducted in Puri today. The ritual is celebrated on the fifth day of Rath Yatra. As per the tradition, Goddess Laxmi expresses her anger at Lord Jagannath for leaving her alone at Srimandir. Goddess Laxmi is taken to Gundicha Temple by […]

Puri: The majestic chariots Taladhwaja, Darpadalana and Nandighosa of the Holy Trinity were turned southwards, a practice called Dakshina Moda in local parlance and parked at Nakachana Dwara (exit gate) of Gundicha Temple today for the Bahuda Yatra of the Holy Trinity in Puri. As per tradition, concerned servitors of the three chariots brought ‘Agnya […]

Bahuda Yatra concluded as the divine siblings Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath reached to their abode from Gundicha temple in Puri today.

Puri: With the conclusion of the Bahuda Yatra on Wednesday, the divine triad of Bada Thakura Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Kalia Thakura on their chariots on Puri Bada Danda will don a resplendent attire of gold and silver ornaments in a special ritual called ‘Suna Besha’ today. As per the centuries-old practice, the golden avatar […]

Puri: Suna Besha is considered as one of the most spectacular rituals of Rath Yatra as on this auspicious day the Holy Trinity- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath-gives darshan to millions of devotees embellished with gold. The Suna Besha is also called the Rajadhiraja Besha. #InPics Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subharda & Lord Jagannath […]

Puri: A day after Suna Besha, the deities of Puri Srimandir- Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath were offered special drinks during the ‘Adhara Pana’ritual on Friday. The Adhara Pana (special drink) is offered to the Holy Trinity to alleviate their tiredness after their sojourn to Gundicha temple and journey back to the Srimandir […]

Puri: Ending their annual sojourn, Lord Jagannath and his siblings returned to their abode, Puri Srimandir, on Saturday in Niladri Bije ritual, which marked the conclusion of Rath Yatra. As per tradition, the ceremonial return of the deities into the temple was kicked off with the customary Goti Pahandi ritual of Lord Sudarshan. Servitors ushered […]

Puri: In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the pilgrim town of Puri will remain out of bounds especially for visitors from today. Puri Collector Balwant Singh informed that the decision to restrict the movement of people as well as visitors from the State and outside has been taken as there has been a significant […]