The 9-day Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra began on July 16, as Odisha braces for heavy rain under an IMD Red Alert, with heightened security and safety measures in place.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has prioritized devotees' safety
Jul 16, 2026
10:39 am
What's the storyThe nine-day Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced in Puri, Odisha, amid a red alert for heavy rainfall by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
During the annual festival, Lord Jagannath and his siblings give darshan to devotees from their chariots and travel to the Gundicha Temple, their maternal aunt's abode.
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