Kendrapada:29/6/25:In a repeat of yesterday’s mishap, the iconic Brahma Taladhwaja chariot took an unanticipated left turn and stalled near Chandana Pokhari during the Ratha Yatra procession in Kendrapara. The incident triggered fresh concerns among devotees and organisers alike. Eyewitnesses say the chariot, revered as a divine symbol, was being pulled with fervour when it veered left unexpectedly and became lodged ...

Puri:29/6/25:The sacred ritual of ‘Adapa Mandapa Bije’ was performed with spiritual fervour on Sunday, as the sibling deities—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra—were ceremonially escorted into the Gundicha Temple in Puri during the Rath Yatra 2025. The ritual marks a key moment in the deities’ nine-day sojourn away from the Srimandir, drawing thousands of devotees seeking divine darshan believed ...

Puri:29/6/25: Odisha government has announced an ex-gratia of twenty-five lakh rupees to the next of kin of each deceased who died in a stampede that occurred early this morning. Three devotees, including two women, died, and many others were injured near the Sri Gundicha temple at Saradhabali in Puri. The mishap took place when a massive crowd had gathered for ...

Puri:29/6/25:At least three devotees, including two women, have died, and over 80 others were injured in a stampede near Puri Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha this morning. Puri District Collector Siddharth S. Swain stated that the injured were taken to nearby hospitals. It is reported that six of the injured remain in critical condition. The bodies have been sent for ...

Puri:27/6/25:The grand annual Rath Yatra in Puri began with immense religious fervour as Lord Balabhadra’s chariot, Taladhwaja, was the first to roll on the Bada Danda (Grand Road), pulled by a sea of enthusiastic devotees chanting “Jai Jagannath.” The ceremonial chariot pulling commenced following the completion of crucial rituals such as Charamalaphita (fixing the sacred ropes), installation of the horses ...

Puri: 26 June 2025: After its vast and largely volunteer-led support effort to feed the multitude at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now turned its attention to another of India’s most iconic religious festivals — the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. Held annually at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, the nine-day chariot procession ...

Puri:26/6/25:The Agyan Mala, symbolic of Lord Jagannath’s command, was ceremoniously placed upon the chariots, an essential ritual that clears the path for the chariot festival to begin. As tradition dictates, following this ritual, the three majestic chariots will be aligned in front of the Singhadwara (Lion’s Gate) of Srimandir. The arrival of the Agyan Mala is not merely a spiritual ...

Puri:26/6/25:With just hours to go before one of India’s most spiritually charged spectacles, the Rath Yatra 2025, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has unveiled the full itinerary of rituals to be held on June 27 in Puri. The schedule, a divine blueprint for lakhs of devotees and servitors, meticulously outlines every major ceremonial moment—from the early Mangala Alati to ...

Sundargarh:25/6/25:In a major boost to agri-export from Odisha, the District Administration of Sundargarh has facilitated the successful export of 18 quintals of Amrapali variety mangoes to France from the Lephripada block. The export was made possible through Alokprabha Women Farmer Producer Company Limited (WFPCL), promoted under the Agriculture Production Cluster (APC) Project. The APC initiative is supported by DMF Sundargarh ...

Aska: 23/06/25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed a massive State-Level Youth Samavesh in Aska, Ganjam today, unveiling a vision to transform Odisha into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047. He emphasised the vital role of the youth in realising this ambitious goal, stating, “Odisha’s future lies in the strength, skill, and determination of its young generation.” At the ...