CONSTRUCTION OF CHARIOTS
Odisha: Chariot making underway ahead of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra on July 7
Preparations for the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra on July 7th are underway in Odisha. The chariots for Prabhuji Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra Maa are currently being constructed. The wood for the chariots comes from the jungles of Daspalla, Nayagarh. After the yatra, the...
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Workers from all over give finishing touches to Ram Temple
Workers from various parts of India, including Rajasthan and West Bengal, are actively contributing to the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. As the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony on January 22 approaches, workers are involved in tasks such as cleaning moss from pillars prepared in 1992, painting three-dimensional murals along the temple route, and assembling giant sculptures.
600 kg ghee from Jodhpur Gaushala sent for 'Mahayagya' to be held in Ayodhya's Ram Lala Temple
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How Lord Jagannath, his siblings, and the majestic chariots of Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra are constructed?
The making of Lord Jagannath, Balram & Subhadra, and the chariots of Rath Yatra is a captivating blend of craftsmanship, tradition, and devotion. The meticulous efforts of skilled artisans and the adherence to ancient techniques ensure the creation of awe-inspiring idols and grand chariots. These creations serve as vehicles of divinity, carrying the deities through the enthusiastic crowds during the vibrant Rath Yatra festival.
UP's R-Day tableau depicts Lord Ram, Ayodhya Deepotsav; Haryana to showcase Lord Krishna's 'Virat Swaroop' form
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5G service to be rolled out in Odisha in first phase: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2022: Here's what makes it a very special occasion
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Using no manuals or modern machines, they make identical Jagannath chariots each year
During the annual Rath Yatra festival in the pilgrim town, three chariots famed for their majestic structure and brilliant craftsmanship start from the 12th century Jagannath Temple and reach the Gundicha Temple. The works department of the Odisha government gives fitness certificates to the chariots before they are pulled during the festival which attracts lakhs of people from across the country and abroad.
K'taka Congress continues agitation inside Vidhana Soudha demanding minister's dismissal
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Congress legislators spend night in Karnataka legislature demanding Minister K S Eshwarappa's dismissal
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2022 R-Day parade boasts of gender diversity, mean machines & tech prowess as it strikes balance between old and new
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Puri Jagannath temple to remain closed for public till June 15 as COVID cases rise
The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration made the decision to keep the temple closed for people till June 15 at a review meeting chaired by SJTA Chief Administrator Dr Krishan Kumar and attended by Puri Collector Samarth Verma.
ET Analysis: At Ayodhya, PM Modi conveys message of moving on from Babri demolition
Though Modi said several attempts had been made in the past to finish the “Astitva (relevance)” of Lord Ram in the past and even structures (read temples) were razed in the process, he did not dwell further on the issue.
Ideological victory: Ayodhya ceremony, another core BJP promise fulfilled under Modi
Notably, Modi as a national office-bearer in the BJP played an important role in L K Advani's 'Ram Rath Yatra' in 1990 while Adityanath's late guru Mahant Avaidyanath headed the group of sadhus and Hindu organisations that was formed in 1984 to spearhead the temple movement.
SC ruling on Jagannath Rath Yatra: Artisans shed tears
The makers of the gigantic chariots, which is pulled by lakhs of devotees, include a number of biswakarmas (carpenters), blacksmiths, roopakaras (painters), darzis (tailors) and 'Bhoi' servitors who supply logs to the carpenters who have been connected to it for generations.
Puri Shankaracharya, priests want Supreme Court to reconsider stay on Rath Yatra
The nine-day festival is usually marked by a procession of chariots, in which three deities -- Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra -- emabark on an annual journey to Gundicha temple and back.
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MHA says Odisha govt to decide on Rath Yatra; allows chariot construction
No religious congregation should take place in the 'Ratha Khala' and complete segregation of it should be ensured, the ministry said.
Covid Lockdown: Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra, Akshaya Tritiya festivals to be held on Puri temple premises
The Gajapati Maharaja had earlier said the temple administration will not undertake any activities outside the religious institution's premises in view of the lockdown.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik speaks to PM Modi over organising 'Rath Yatra' in Puri this year
Patnaik apprised the prime minister of the COVID-19 situation in Odisha. The state has so far reported 90 coronavirus cases, while 33 patients have recovered from the disease and one has died. Patnaik informed the prime minister that about 10 lakh devotees assemble in Puri to celebrate the mega festival every year, sources said.
Take decision fast on Rath Jatra in Puri: Congress to Odisha chief minister Naveen Pattnaik
In a letter to the chief minister, the state Congress chief said while Rath Jatra is scheduled on June 23, construction of chariots for the trinity begins on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, which is on April 26 and logs for the purpose have already reached the holy town.
Hold consultations before deciding on Puri Rath Jatra: Union minister to Odisha govt
The Rath Jatra, which is scheduled to begin on June 23, is certainly going to be affected by the outbreak, in terms of the level of public enthusiasm and scale of participation, the Minister of State for MSME, and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in the letter.
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