Puri priests seek blessings of Lord Jagannath for

Last Updated: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 18:04

With Sonia Gandhi naming Pranab Mukherjee as the Presidential candidate, priests at Sri Temple at Puri sought the Lord`s blessings for him.

Communal harmony marks rathyatra of Lord Jagannath

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 00:06

Marked by active participation from members of both the communities, the 134th edition of Lord Jagannath`s rathyatra passed off peacefully here.

Over 1.5 lakh devotees attend Mahabhoj in Saraspur

Last Updated: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 20:10

As many as 1.5 lakh people were served `Maha Bhoj` in Saraspur locality as part of the rathyatra which culminates at the 400 year old Lord Jagannath temple.

Sea of pilgrims for Lord Jagannath Rathyatra

Last Updated: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 15:37

Thousands of devotees poured with religious fervour and enthusiasm to take part in the grand spectacle of the annual Rath Yatra.

Narendra Modi pays obeisance to Lord Jagannath

Last Updated: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 23:55

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the 400 year-old Lord Jagannath temple here on the eve of 134th Rathyatra (chariot journey of the Lord) and paid obeisance to the deity.

Lakhs witness Lord Jagannath`s bathing ritual

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 23:27

Braving heavy downpour, lakhs of devotees witnessed Lord Jagannath`s ceremonial bathing ritual known as `Devasnan` held on the full moon day of the Oriya month of Jestha in the run up to the annual `Rath Yatra`.

Lakhs witness Lord Jagannath`s return car festival

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 21:51

Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad thronged the pilgrim town of Puri today to witness `Bahuda Yatra`, the return car festival of Lord Jagannath amidst tight security.