Traditional crafts, chariots, and storytelling arts bring Odisha's Silk City alive during Budhi Thakurani Yatra celebrations.

With the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra set to take place on June 27, 2025, the Odisha government has intensified preparations ...

The Yatra is associated with Lord Jagannath at Shri Kshetra Puri Dham in Odisha. The Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot festival, is believed to be as old as the Jagannath Temple in Puri.

"The chariot festival, a cornerstone of Odisha's revered 12th-century shrine ... this initiative underscores the significance ...

The world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is set to take place on June 27, 2025, and preparations are in full ...

The Sangeet Natak Akademi has listed Odisha's Bali Yatra at number 45 and Rath Yatra, Puri ... across the globe throng Puri to witness the festival. Bali Yatra, a historic festival celebrated ...

The Odisha government renews ... Heritage status for Puri's Rath Yatra. Discussions with Union Ministry officials for support have been positive. The festival, rich in tradition and craftsmanship ...

Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Friday chaired a high-level preparatory meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to ensure that this ...

Puri (Odisha), July 01 (ANI): Pahandi rituals of Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri began on July 01. Odisha Police have made top-notch security arrangements in view of expected crowd at the festival.

The sliced logs will be used to build the three chariots - Nandighosa of Lord Jagannath, Taladhwaja of Lord Balabhadra and Darpadalan of Goddess Subhadra for the upcoming Rath Yatra festival.

"We eagerly wait for a year to participate in Rukuna Rath Yatra, which is a unique festival of Lord Lingaraj. I will come to pull the chariot on Sunday," said Tarunkanti Panda, a resident of ...