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The world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Southern East India

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The world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Odisha Puri began on 23rd June without devotees. Only those were allowed to participate who tested negative. The Supreme Court of India gave nod to the annual ritual. Court allowed to hold the festival with restrictions in the wake of coronavirus pandemic and said only 500 people shall pull each of the chariots.

Puri-Jagannath rath pulled by only Sevayats after Covid-19 test.

The festival marks the annual journey of the three deities, Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra from the 12th century Jagannath temple to the Gundicha temple.

The 45-feet high Nandighosh, the chariot of Lord Jagannath, stood with 16 huge wooden wheels and Lord Balabhadra’s Taladhawaja is 44-feet high with 14 wheels. Devi Subhadra’s chariot, Darpadalan, is 43-feet high with 12 wheels

The festival ends after nine days when the deities make their way back to the Jagannath temple.

Following the Supreme Court direction, a partial curfew has been imposed in Puri and all the entry points to the town have been sealed since last night. No one would be allowed to come to the grand road.

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