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Servitor served notice over ''use'' of Puri Jagannath temple sacred wood to make idols in Digha shrine

Servitor served notice over ''use'' of Puri Jagannath temple sacred wood to make idols in Digha shrine

Servitor served notice over ''use'' of Puri Jagannath temple sacred wood to make idols in Digha shrine
Published on May 05, 2025 12:20 PM IST
PTI |

TMC attacks BJP amid Jagannath temple row: ‘Should look into their ethics’

TMC leader Jay Prakash Majumdar said that any concerns regarding the temple should be addressed by the four Shankaracharyas and not politicians.

West Bengal’s Jagannath temple, built at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>250-crore, was consecrated on April 30
(ANI)
Published on May 04, 2025 02:27 PM IST

New Year: Majhi appeals to people to pledge for building a prosperous, developed Odisha

New Year: Majhi appeals to people to pledge for building a prosperous, developed Odisha

New Year: Majhi appeals to people to pledge for building a prosperous, developed Odisha
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 02:38 PM IST
PTI |

Video of Hindu festival in Pakistan goes viral: Hundreds gather for Rath Yatra

Hundreds of Hindus gathered to celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra in Muslim-majority Pakistan last month

Hundreds of devotees gathered for a Rath Yatra in Pakistan.(Instagram/@vikash_vada)
Published on Aug 02, 2024 03:20 PM IST

‘Lord Jagannath saved Donald Trump’: ISKCON spokesperson recalls connection

An ISKCON spokesperson, Radharamn Das, linked this to Donald Trump's involvement with the first Rath Yatra in New York 48 years ago.

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump was shot at during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday (AP Photo)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 11:09 AM IST

Inner chamber of Puri Jagannath temple’s Ratna Bhandar opened after 46 years

A 12-member team shifted the valuables in four wooden chests to a temporary strong room inside the temple premises

Devotees during the reopening of Ratna Bhandar’ at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Jul 14, 2024 08:18 PM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

President Murmu joins around 1.5 million devotees in Puri Rath Yatra

This is the first time in the history of the Puri Rath Yatra that an incumbent President has participated in the festival

President Droupadi Murmu and Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the Rath Yatra in Puri on Sunday. (ANI)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:49 PM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath, siblings ascend chariots after 'Pahandi' ritual

Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath, siblings ascend chariots after 'Pahandi' ritual

Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath, siblings ascend chariots after 'Pahandi' ritual
Published on Jul 07, 2024 02:32 PM IST
PTI |

Annual Ratha Yatra begins at Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha

The Rath Yatra commemorates the annual journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings from the 12th century Jagannath temple in Puri to their aunt’s abode in Gundicha temple, 2.5 km away

Puri district collector Siddharth Swain said for the first time in 53 years, the chariots would be pulled for two days due to celestial arrangement.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:13 PM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Date, timings, history, significance and rituals

The Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of the significant Hindu festivals celebrated every year in Puri, Odisha. From date to history, check out all details inside.

The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, starting on July 7, 2024, is a nine-day festival drawing millions of devotees. (PTI photo)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 11:27 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commences in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commences in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commences in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah, CM Patel offer prayers
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:10 AM IST
PTI |

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Best wishes, images, SMS, greetings, WhatsApp status

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri with these wishes, images, and Whatsapp and Facebook status.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Check out Jagannath Rath Yatra best wishes, images, SMS, greetings, WhatsApp and Facebook status. (Freepik)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:31 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Jagannath Rath Yatra today: À la Puri, Prayagraj to pull three chariots

Prayagraj gears up for grand Rath Yatra like Puri, with three new chariots for Lord Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balabhadra.

Preparations for the Rath Yatra in Varanasi a day before the event (Rajesh Kumar)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 01:28 AM IST
By, Prayagraj

One dead, 25 severely injured in Puri firecracker explosion

At least 15 of the injured have suffered severe burn injuries and have been shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack in a critical condition

Explosion in firecracker display in Puri
Updated on May 30, 2024 10:25 AM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

‘Naveen Patnaik hurt honour of Lord Jagannath’: Amit Shah in Odisha

Union home minister Amit Shah said Odisha will no longer be governed by Babus and will be governed by a chief minister elected by its people

Union home minister Amit Shah in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)(HT_PRINT)
Published on May 28, 2024 09:32 PM IST

BJD ups ante over Sambit Patra’s ‘slip of tongue’; EC censures ex-Cal HC judge

Sambit Patra landed himself and the party in a soup when during an interview where he claimed that he inadvertently said that even Lord Jagannath is a bhakt (devotee) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Patra has apologised and vowed penance, but the ruling BJD is having none of that. (PTI file photo)
Published on May 22, 2024 10:18 AM IST

BJP's Sambit Patra on 3-day fast over ‘slip of tongue’ on Lord Jagannath

BJP leader Sambit Patra announced that he is pained over his “slip of tongue” on Lord Jagannath, and will fast for three days.

BJP leader Sambit Patra (PTI)(PTI)
Published on May 21, 2024 03:07 PM IST
By | Written by Vaishnawi Sinha

Sambit Patra's ‘slip of tongue’ on Lord Jagannath sparks row. How Oppn reacted

BJP's Puri candidate Sambit Patra's remark that “Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi” sparked a political stir.

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik (L), BJP's Sambit Patra (C) and Congress leader Rahu Gandhi.
Updated on May 21, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Sambit Patra gaffe on Lord Jagannath triggers a row; Naveen Patnaik condemns it

Sambit Patra later said it was a “slip of tongue” and asked chief minister Naveen Patnaik not to make an issue out of a non-existent issue

BJP leader Sambit Patra (PTI)
Updated on May 21, 2024 04:54 AM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

Odisha CM slams BJP's Sambit Patra for calling Lord Jagannath ‘bhakt’ of PM Modi

Sambit Patra, the BJP candidate from Puri, clarified that his comment was a slip of the tongue and asked Odisha chief minister not to make an issue out of it.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned Sambit Patra's statement, asserting that it insulted Lord Jagannath and hurt the sentiments of devotees.
Updated on May 20, 2024 09:30 PM IST

Tripura: 6, including 2 children, die of electrocution during yatra procession

According to the police, the incident took place during the “Ulto Rath” procession, which is the ‘return’ journey of the Hindu god Jagannath and his two siblings after the annual Rath Yatra festival

A video of the incident went viral on social media showing people electrocuted to death at Kumarghat (Twitter Photo)
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 09:07 PM IST
ByPriyanka Deb Barman

One killed, 5 injured as balcony collapses during Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad

A police official said some of the injured people were standing on the balcony and watching the chariot procession while some were standing underneath.

Police personnel standing at the spot where the balcony collapsed in Ahmedabad's Dariapur area. (Twitter/PTI)
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 07:24 PM IST

PM Modi, Murmu greet people on Rath Yatra; Muslims welcome event in Ahmedabad

The Rath Yatra is taken out every year on Ashadhi Bij, the second day of Ashad month, as per the Hindu calendar.

Devotees attend the 146th annual Rath Yatra (chariot procession) of Lord Jagannath, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, June 20, 2023.(PTI)
Published on Jun 20, 2023 10:35 AM IST

Watch: 'Nabajouban Darshan' performed day before Jagannath Yatra

Videos posted on social media showed the chariots being taken amid heavy security with priests on the chariots celebrating.

Chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra ahead of the Rath Yatra festival, in Puri, Monday, June 19, 2023. (PTI Photo)
Published on Jun 19, 2023 10:39 PM IST

Odisha man makes miniature statue of Lord Jagannath using 1475 ice-cream sticks

It took Biswajit Nayak 15 days to make the 30-inch-tall statue of Lord Jagannath.

Biswajit Nayak made a miniature statue of the 'Gajanana Besha of Lord Jagannath', using 1475 ice cream sticks.(ANI)
Published on Jun 24, 2021 09:08 PM IST
ANI |

‘No ornaments of Lord Jagannath went missing during special ritual’: Temple administration

Nagarjuna Vesha ritual of Lord Jagannath and his siblings in the temple was held on November 27 without the presence of any devotees due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Nagarjuna vesha is observed every 26 years in Puri. The vesha was last observed in 1994, when six devotees were killed in the ensuing stampede.(AP)
Updated on Dec 08, 2020 12:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Odisha artist creates Lord Jagannath’s idol with 3,635 matchsticks

Saswat Ranjan Sahoo took 11 days to create an idol of Lord Jagannath using 3.635 matchsticks.

Saswat Ranjan Sahoo, an artist in Odisha’s Puri, has created an idol of Lord Jagannath using 3,635 matchsticks to pray for the well-being of people and eradication of the pandemic.(ANI)
Published on Nov 29, 2020 02:55 PM IST
Asian News International | ByAsian News International | Posted by Mallika Soni

Puri goes under Section 144 to prevent crowds during Nagarjuna Besha held after 26 years

Puri sub-collector Bhabataran Sahu said restrictions will be clamped on the stretch from Marichikot square in the city till the Singhadwar of the temple and around the temple.

Nagarjuna Besha is observed every 26 years in Puri. The besha was last observed in 1994, when six devotees were killed in the ensuing stampede.(AP PHOTO.)
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 11:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Odisha BJP member claims Sambit Patra made Puri famous, stirs hornets’ nest

The ruling BJD and the opposition Congress said the BJP spokesperson’s remark was outrageous. In her defence, the BJP said she was quoted out of context.

The pilgrim town of Puri in Odisha is best known for the Jagannath Temple.(PTI)
Published on Nov 17, 2020 04:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar, | ByDebabrata Mohanty

BJP protests against ‘illegal’ transfer of Puri dharmasala land in Odisha

As part of relief and rehabilitation package to the lodge owners, the Puri district administration had allotted 0.34 acres of land of Bagala Dharmasala to five lodge owners whose lodges were demolished during the beautification drive last year.

Launching the “Bagala bachao andolan”, the BJP said it was unfortunate that the state government wanted to give away part of the dharmasala’s land to influential persons for building their lodge. (Photo: Bagala Dharmasala Puri/Facebook)
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 11:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty
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