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Odisha body claims 'Kohinoor' belongs to Lord Jagannath, seeks its return from UK

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son Prince Charles has become the King and, as per norms, the 105-carat diamond will go to his wife the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla.

published on : 13th September 2022
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Mystery shrouds Lord Jagannath's 'Ratna Bhadar'

The State Information Commission has recently imposed a fine on the SJTA's officer S K Chatterjee for not sharing information in the public interest.

published on : 29th August 2022
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Odisha floods: When humans paved way for Trinity’s relocation

Despite odds, residents of Konabira village could not leave the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra at the local temple to bear damage due to flooding.

published on : 19th August 2022
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Odisha: Trinity basks in glory as devotees pull chariots soaked in devotion

Elaborate security arrangements were made for the safe and smooth conduct of the fete. 

published on : 10th July 2022
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Lord Jagannath relaxes atop chariots in Mausima temple, pulling to begin on Sunday

As per the tradition of Dwitiya Srikhetra, the Trinity is worshipped on the chariots on the day of Pahandi and the pulling of three chariots is carried out a day after the ritual.

published on : 10th July 2022
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Tribals gather as Kotia celebrates Rath Yatra

The chariot was pulled from the Jagannath temple to Gundicha shrine nearby amid beating of drums and tribal dance performances.

published on : 3rd July 2022
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Rath Yatra: In Trinity’s annual sojourn, help for devotees pours in from all quarters

Student volunteers of NSS groups of both Cuttack and Bhubaneswar were also constantly on their toes, shifting ailing devotees to first aid centres using 146 stretchers.

published on : 2nd July 2022
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Rath Yatra: The lord reunites with faithfuls

Odisha GUV Ganeshi Lal, CM Naveen Patnaik, Chief Justice S Muralidhar of Orissa HC and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were among those who pulled the chariot of Lord Jagannath.

published on : 2nd July 2022
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Rath Yatra: Trinity’s chariots roll amid sea of devotees after Covid lull

In Keonjhar, the chariot of Lord Jagannath, touted to be world’s tallest at 72 feet, rolled from the Baladevjew temple amid a gathering of over 70,000 devotees this year.

published on : 2nd July 2022
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Shah slams Cong; says Rath Yatra procession in Gujarat banned thrice under its rule

"Fear was legitimate because riots had happened during the Rath Yatra with miscreants even trying to snatch away the chariots on two occasions," he said.

published on : 1st July 2022
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Emotions spill over as Lord Jagannath chariot 'Nandighosh' begins nine-day Ratha Jatra in Puri

Lord Jagannath came out of the Srimandir along with Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra  three hours earlier than the time fixed as if to meet ardent devotees after a gap of two years

published on : 1st July 2022
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Rath Yatra: Trinity set to meet devotees after 2 years

The pilgrim city is already buzzing with excitement as thousands have begun to congregate for having darshan of their beloved deities and seeking their blessings. 

published on : 1st July 2022
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Faith draws all to the land of Lord Jagannath

Footfall this time is not as high as expected, but still people from all parts of the country have travelled to Puri for the nine-day festival.

published on : 1st July 2022
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Devotees trickle in, Puri ready for Rath Yatra

Outside the temple, the Maharana, Rupakar and Dario sevayats were busy giving final touches to the three grand chariots - Taladhwaja, Darpadalana and Nandighosha.

published on : 30th June 2022
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Devotees to witness divine siblings in Nabajoubana Besha after two years

Three sets of Dutta Mahapatra servitors recast the face makeup using natural colours for two days behind closed doors to prepare the Trinity for the Nabajoubana Besha.

published on : 29th June 2022
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Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra conveys deep human messages: PM Modi

Similarly, in all the journeys that take place in the country, there is no such distinction between poor and rich, high and low.

published on : 27th June 2022
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Jagannath Rath Yatra: Police conduct foot patrolling in Ahmedabad as part of security preparations

For the first time, the police personnel engaged in the rath yatra's security will be equipped with body-worn cameras, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Sanjay Srivastava told reporters.

published on : 5th June 2022