Derived from Lord Jagannath, the word goes back to the early 19th century to mean any large and overpowering force or object -- an allusion to the massive chariot of Lord Jagannath that is pulled by ...

Preparations are on to turn the chariots southwards for the 'Bahuda Yatra' on July 5, he said. The three majestic chariots - Taladwaj , Darpadalan and Nandighosh are now parked at ...

From stunning water bodies to divine places of worship, Odisha has it all! When in the state, don't miss checking out these ...

This is the Jagannath Rath Yatra.  The Chariots of the Gods The words ‘Rath Yatra’ simply mean ‘chariot procession’. But the ...

JP insiders admit that the incident has dented Mohan Charan Majhi govt’s image soon after it celebrated first anniversary, ...

Preparations for Bahuda Yatra in Puri's Rath Yatra festival begin with Dakhina Moda ritual. Key events include Hera Panchami, ...

Vantara, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is a state-of-the-art animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation center ...

Following the death of three persons in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple here, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday said safety and security of devotees is of paramount importance ...

With important Rath Yatra-related rituals yet to take place, the Odisha government should be prepared for another test ...

VVIT University celebrates Jagannath Rath Yatra with devotion and cultural splendor, drawing devotees, students, and faculty in procession.

The temple was built in honour of Lord Jagannath, a mighty avatar of Vishnu, by King Indradyumna of Avanti, says temple ...

Three elephants running amok in a crowd of thousands of people during the June 27 yatra in Ahmedabad highlights the risks of ...