Puri: As lakhs of devotees are set to visit Odisha’s Puri to witness the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and siblings, the district police on Tuesday issued a detailed traffic advisory to ensure ...

The Jagannath Rath Yatra, held annually in Puri, Odisha, is one of India’s oldest and most sacred festivals. It is not only ...

During colonial rule, the British administration tried to control or even halt many Indian festivals, considering them disruptive or superstitious. However, the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri proved too ...

Every 12 to 19 years, the deities undergo Nabakalebara. In this ritual the wooden idols are replaced. The soul-like element, ...