Dynamite News Odisha: Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today in Puri, President Murmu to attend
The festival offers a vibrant and spiritual experience for the lakhs of devotees who gather to witness this auspicious occasion. Read further on Dynamite News:
Puri: The annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commences in Puri on Sunday.
President Droupadi Murmu is expected to witness the Rath Yatra in Puri, along with millions of devotees from across India.
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The festival offers a vibrant and spiritual experience for the lakhs of devotees who gather to witness this auspicious occasion. This year, the event will be held for two days due to specific celestial arrangements.
Visuals show the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra decorated and lined along the wide avenue in front of the temple, near its eastern entrance, also known as the Sinhadwara or the Lion's Gate.
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