Construction of chariots begins for Rath Yatra
Puri: Construction of chariots for June 27 Rath Yatra started on Wednesday on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The Jagannath Temple administration also launched its official YouTube channel on the occasion. The channel will broadcast various rituals and events related to the shrine.
For the construction of the three chariots, over 200 wooded logs have already arrived, while an additional 600 logs would be required.
Rituals were performed and the wood was ceremonially consecrated in the presence of Jagannath Temple chief administrator Arabinda Padhee, Puri district collector Siddharth Shankar Swain, SP Vineet Agrawal and others.
The Chandan Yatra also started on Wednesday. During the festival, the deities were seen riding two traditional boats, Nanda and Bhadra, in the sacred pond.
For Chandan Yatra, elaborate security arrangements have been made at Narendra pond by the administration. Due to the tragic incident last year, where 17 people lost their lives in a firecracker explosion during Chandan Yatra, firecrackers were banned this year. Additionally, more police and fire safety personnel had been deployed. Chandan Yatra will continue for the next 21 days at Narendra pond.
For the construction of the three chariots, over 200 wooded logs have already arrived, while an additional 600 logs would be required.
Rituals were performed and the wood was ceremonially consecrated in the presence of Jagannath Temple chief administrator Arabinda Padhee, Puri district collector Siddharth Shankar Swain, SP Vineet Agrawal and others.
The Chandan Yatra also started on Wednesday. During the festival, the deities were seen riding two traditional boats, Nanda and Bhadra, in the sacred pond.
For Chandan Yatra, elaborate security arrangements have been made at Narendra pond by the administration. Due to the tragic incident last year, where 17 people lost their lives in a firecracker explosion during Chandan Yatra, firecrackers were banned this year. Additionally, more police and fire safety personnel had been deployed. Chandan Yatra will continue for the next 21 days at Narendra pond.
