Devotees worldwide converge for Jagannath Rath Yatra
The iconic Jagannath Rath Yatra is in full swing in Puri, Odisha, drawing massive crowds as Lord Jagannath and his siblings make their annual trip from the main temple to Gundicha Temple.
The festival kicked off on June 27 and wraps up July 1.
Chariot pulling starts again at 9:30am
Millions come together to pull three giant, colorfully decorated chariots—each one dedicated to a different deity.
Whether it's your first time or you've been before, there's real excitement about getting a glimpse of Lord Jagannath and joining in the ritual.
The temple team kept things running smoothly with chariot pulling starting up again at 9:30am on day two.
Leaders share wishes for peace; devotees seek blessings
Leaders like Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister shared wishes for peace through Lord Jagannath's blessings.
Spiritual voices say darshan here can fulfill wishes.
With security personnel keeping things safe, the event stands out as both a spiritual journey and an epic community experience—where pulling the chariots is believed to bring good karma and connect everyone in faith.