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Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra commences in full splendour in Puri

Braving the hot weather and torrential rain during ‘Chhera Pahanra’, the devotees jostled to have the glimpse of their beloved Lord Jagannath on the chariot.
The annual nine-day sojourn of Holy Trinity of Lord Jagannath and His siblings began in time and in accordance with the associated rituals. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
The annual nine-day sojourn of Holy Trinity of Lord Jagannath and His siblings began in time and in accordance with the associated rituals. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
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Bada Danda (Grand Road) on Saturday was brimming with devotees as lakhs, swathed in religious fervor, descended in Puri to witness the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Bada Danda (Grand Road) on Saturday was brimming with devotees as lakhs, swathed in religious fervor, descended in Puri to witness the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
As per mythology Lord Jagannath is the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
As per mythology Lord Jagannath is the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
‘Pahandi Bije’, the grand procession of the deities to the chariots which in itself is a spectacle to watch was undertaken with the associated pomp and ceremony from 9.30am. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
‘Pahandi Bije’, the grand procession of the deities to the chariots which in itself is a spectacle to watch was undertaken with the associated pomp and ceremony from 9.30am. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Amid chanting of ‘haribol’ and devotional songs, blowing of conch shells and the striking symphony of cymbals, the temple servitors took the deities on their shoulders from ‘Ratnavedi’ (throne of jewels) to their well-decorated chariots near Simha Dwara and placed them on their respective chariots under tight security. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Amid chanting of ‘haribol’ and devotional songs, blowing of conch shells and the striking symphony of cymbals, the temple servitors took the deities on their shoulders from ‘Ratnavedi’ (throne of jewels) to their well-decorated chariots near Simha Dwara and placed them on their respective chariots under tight security. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
With estimated 10 lakh devotees and visitors taking part, the Government has left nothing to chance to ensure smooth conduct of the festival. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
With estimated 10 lakh devotees and visitors taking part, the Government has left nothing to chance to ensure smooth conduct of the festival. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Children along with their parents arrived at the gathering to pray their offerings to Lord Jagannath. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Children along with their parents arrived at the gathering to pray their offerings to Lord Jagannath. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Except ambulance, traffic movement in the Grand Road has also been completely stopped. The streets were filled with colourful rangoli. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Except ambulance, traffic movement in the Grand Road has also been completely stopped. The streets were filled with colourful rangoli. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Except ambulance, traffic movement in the Grand Road has also been completely stopped. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
Except ambulance, traffic movement in the Grand Road has also been completely stopped. (Photo | EPS / Biswanath Swain)
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