In photos: Lord Jagannath’s divine journey begins as lakhs gather in Odisha's Puri
The Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today in Puri, Odisha, drawing lakhs of devotees amid heightened security. The sacred 3-km chariot procession kicks off with Mangal Aarti at 6:00 am, followed by important rituals including Surya Puja and the ceremonial Chhera Panhara by 3:30 pm. Here are pictures from this year’s Jagannath celebrations in Puri and across India.
The Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today in Puri, Odisha, drawing lakhs of devotees amid heightened security. The sacred 3-km chariot procession kicks off with Mangal Aarti at 6:00 am, followed by important rituals including Surya Puja and the ceremonial Chhera Panhara by 3:30 pm. Here are pictures from this year’s Jagannath celebrations in Puri and across India.
