The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. The coastal pilgrim town has been turned into a high-security zone with an elaborate deployment of forces, AI-enabled surveillance, and real-time monitoring. As the grand chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra prepare to roll out for the Gundicha Temple later today, the district administration said all preparations were in place for the massive event. Chariot pulling is scheduled to begin at 4 pm after the completion of all rituals inside the temple.Rath Yatra 2025 begins in Puri amid sea of devotees, top-tier security and divine fervour | Videos
The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. The coastal pilgrim town has been turned into a high-security zone with an elaborate deployment of forces, AI-enabled surveillance, and real-time monitoring. As the grand chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra prepare to roll out for the Gundicha Temple later today, the district administration said all preparations were in place for the massive event. Chariot pulling is scheduled to begin at 4 pm after the completion of all rituals inside the temple.