The unique two-day Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 in Puri, Odisha, begins today, July 7. Due to specific celestial arrangements, this typically one-day event will span two days this year, a rare occurrence last seen in 1971. President Droupadi Murmu will be attending the festival, which is expected to draw lakhs…
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Date, History, and a Rare Occurrence After 53 Years!
The annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, marks the nine-day visit of the holy trinity to their birthplace at Gundicha Temple. This year, the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra will be particularly significant due to some rare occurrences. Date: Pulling of chariots will begin at 5 pm on July 7. The…