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By: Shree1news, 12 JUL 2021
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2021 : One of the greatest festivals in India, the Rath Yatra for Lord Jagannath is commencing on Monday. Held at one of the Char Dhams – Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, – the festival is among the most famous Vaishnavite rituals in India and abroad.
The annual Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra is underway in Odisha’s Puri city.
However, while usually tourists throng the temple premises during the festival, this year, because of the coronavirus restrictions, no devotees are allowed during the a lot awaited Rath Yatra, even as Lord Jagannath is the one of the principal deities in the state of Odisha.
Moreover, the chariot pullers who’re taking part in the procession have been tested negative for COVID-19 with the help of an RT-PCT test, and have additionally been fully vaccinated, the officials stated. Apart from this, the Jagannath Temple administration in Puri has stated that about 1,000 officials, other than police personnel, are set to be deployed.
The Pahandi Bije ritual of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra concluded around 9.15 AM while it was scheduled to end by 11.30 AM.
The Pahandi Bije of Lord Balabhadra started around 7.15 AM, Devi Subhadra around 7.25 AM and that of Lord Jagannath around 7.35 AM as the servitors escorted the idols of the deities from Ratna Bedi to their respective chariots– Taladhwaja, Darpadalana and Nandighosa– in a ceremonial procession.
Chhera Pahanra ritual on Taladhwaja, Nandighosa and Darpadalana chariots concluded at 11.45 AM. It was scheduled to be held between 12.45 PM and 2 PM.
As per tradition, the first chariot which moves is Taldwaja, the chariot of Lord Balabhadra. Then Darpadalana, the chariot of Goddess Subhadra and last comes Nandighosa, the chariot of Lord Jagannath.
Pulling of chariot started at 12.08 PM while it was scheduled to start at 3 PM.
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