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From Lathmar Holi to Jallikattu: India's most unusual festivals
India, often referred to as the land of festivals, boasts a diverse tapestry of celebrations that s…
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President Droupadi Murmu takes stroll on Puri beach, stresses need to protect, conserve environment
In a post on 'X', she said oceans and the rich variety of flora and fauna have suffered heavily …
PTI
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Contrasting images of the iconic Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra from 2020 and 2019 – without the lakhs of devotees
For the first time in hundreds of years, the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra was held without the lakhs…
Sanchita Dash
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Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra will be held this year despite coronavirus, but without the lakhs of devotees
Puri Rath Yatra, a 12th century tradition which sees the grand chariots of Lords Balabhadra, Jagann…
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8 Interesting facts about Jagannath Rath Yatra
For so long, Jagannath Rath Yatra or the most famous Jagannath car festival of Puri in Orissa has …
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Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri temple servitor tests COVID-19 positive
Modifying its earlier order, the apex court on Monday gave the go-ahead for the Rath Yatra after ta…
PTI
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SC says no to this year's historic Puri Rath Yatra due to COVID pandemic
The PIL said the religious congregation of such nature, which has been specifically prohibited by t…
PTI
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Odisha to conduct COVID-19 tests for 5,000 people associated with Rath Yatra
Deputy Chairperson of Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee, S C Mohapatra, said about 2,500 se…
PTI
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SC stays this year's historic Puri's Rath Yatra due to COVID-19 pandemic
A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices Dineesh Maheshwari and A S Bopanna said that in the…
PTI
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COVID-19 eclipses Rath Yatra celebrations in W Bengal, no fanfare, no chariot on city streets
"Three shaligram shila (seashell stones representing the deities inside the temple) were taken alon…
PTI
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Plea in SC seeks recall of order staying Puri Rath Yatra due to COVID-19
"Under the above facts and circumstances the applicant most humbly prayed that the order dated June…
PTI
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Pleas in SC seeking stay or deferment of Puri Rath Yatra due to COVID-19 pandemic
The PIL by NGO said that the religious congregation of such nature which has been specifically proh…
PTI
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Rath Yatra: Odisha starts COVID-19 testing of 1,500 people who will pull chariots
"We are fully cooperating with the administration and our people are standing in queue to give sam…
PTI
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Prez, Vice Prez, Odisha CM greet people on Rath Yatra, pray for victory over COVID-19
"Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra, especially to the devotees of Lord…
PTI
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Rath Yatra will bring ray of hope amidst COVID-19 crisis but social distancing must: Odia community
Saroj Parnaik, from Odisha's Ganjam district, said, "There is a festive atmosphere amongst the Odia…
PTI
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These are the most popular monsoon holiday destinations according to Oyo
The season has its own way of charming the offbeat travelers since most people avoid traveling …
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SC dismisses plea for restrictions on Amarnath Yatra due to COVID-19
"Entertaining a writ petition under Article 32 at this stage would necessarily involve this court t…
PTI
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Wildlife activists in India are outraged after Assam government decided to send 4 elephants by train on a stressful 3-day journey for a festival in Ahmedabad
Reportedly, the railway authorities are looking for a coach to take the elephants on a three t…
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Divine destinations: 10 spiritual cities in India you must visit
In a land as diverse and culturally rich as India, spirituality is deeply ingrained in the fabric o…
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Gujarat coronavirus cases rise to 52,563, – 2,252 dead and 38,059 recovered
Gujarat has reported a record 1078 new cases of Coronavirus in the state on July 23, taking the tot…