Puri Rath Yatra 2026 LIVE Updates: Pahandi of Lord Jagannath, His Siblings begins
The annual Puri Rath Yatra festival has commenced in Odisha, India, with sacred rituals performed at the Shree Jagannath Temple. Devotees are gathering to witness the deities being moved to their chariots for the journey to Gundicha Temple.
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The Rath Yatra is one of the most significant religious events in India, drawing millions of pilgrims and highlighting centuries-old cultural traditions.
"The rituals for the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra 2026 began at Srimandir today, with devotees eagerly awaiting the divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to the Gundicha Temple. The grand festival is being conducted as per centuries-old traditions, with a series of rituals being performed at the Shree Jagannath Temple before the chariots begin their onward journey.Advertisment The sacred rituals have commenced at Srimandir, and several important ceremonies will be performed throughout the day. The morning proceedings include the Dhupa ceremony at the Bhoga Mandap, followed by other rituals associated with the preparation of the deities and chariots.
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