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The first Adapa Abadha was released from the Gundicha Temple today, marking a significant ritual moment in the ongoing Rath Yatra festivities. Devotees expressed joy as the sacred offering became...

The much‑admired solo art exhibition “Neo‑Urban Avatar: A Mythopoiesis of the Contemporary Times‑II” by eminent artist Birendra Pani concluded at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi, after a two‑week run from July 1 to 14, 2026. Organised by IIC in collaboration with Purushottam Public Trust, the...

The Holy Trinity — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra — will be ceremonially taken to the Adapa Mandap of Gundicha Temple today in the sacred ‘Pahandi Bije’ ritual,...

The three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra have reached the Saradhabali in front of the Gundicha Temple, marking the successful completion of this year’s Rath Yatra....

In a timeless display of devotion and humility, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the titular king of Puri, performed the revered Chhera Pahanra ritual on Thursday ahead of the commencement of...

On the sacred occasion of the world‑famous Rath Yatra, internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a magnificent sand art installation on the Puri beach,...

Amid a sea of devotees, the Pahandi Bije ritual of the Holy Trinity — Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath — concluded on Thursday as the deities were ceremonially...

Ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra, the 23rd edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) offered heritage enthusiasts a unique opportunity yesterday to explore the rich traditions and lesser-known rituals...

With the annual Rath Yatra just days away, Odisha Police and Puri lifeguards have conducted comprehensive mock drills to prepare for the massive influx of devotees and tourists. On Tuesday,...

ISKCON rejected Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb’s appeal on Ratha Yatra dates, declaring the discussion closed and refusing alignment with traditional Odia customs. On July 7, 2026, ISKCON Chairman Madhusevita Dasa...