Due to ritual delays, the Rath Yatra chariots were unable to reach Gundicha Temple as planned. Chariot pulling will continue on Friday morning after a brief overnight halt. Despite challenges posed by heavy rainfall and waterlogging, devotees came out in droves to witness the festival, supported by extensive security arrangements. This cherished Rath Yatra marks a special moment when the deities depart from their throne to interact with their devotees.

Come July, there's one place that finds its way onto the bucket list of countless devotees - Puri. The Odisha city hosts the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of India's biggest…

The Jagannath Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, will occur on July 16, 2026. Deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra will journey on newly constructed wooden…