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22 Jul

Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra Symbolizes Indian Culture, Harmony, and Service: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaISKCON, Lord Jagannath, Nayab Singh Saini, Rajpura Punjab, Rath Yatra, Sanatan Culture, Social Harmony

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Wednesday that the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is not merely a religious event, but a living embodiment of Sanatan culture, social harmony, selfless service, and human welfare. Attending the grand Rath Yatra organized by ISKCON in Rajpura, Punjab, as the chief guest, the Chief Minister performed ceremonial rituals, pulled the ropes of the sacred chariot, and swept the path to promote the message of cleanliness and community service among assembled devotees. Offering prayers at the feet of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra, Chief Minister Saini remarked that…

ISKCON Calgary to Host 22nd Annual Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra Festival

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaChariot Festival, Cultural celebration, ISKCON Calgary, Lord Jagannath, Ratha Yatra, Spiritual event

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): ISKCON Calgary is preparing to host the 22nd Annual Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra Festival on June 20, bringing together thousands of devotees and community members for one of Calgary’s largest spiritual and cultural celebrations. The grand festival will feature the sacred procession of Lord Jagannath (Krishna), along with His brother Baladeva and sister Subhadra, riding through the streets on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by devotees and members of the community. The Ratha Yatra symbolizes the Lord coming out among the people to bless everyone with His divine darshan and spread the message of peace, devotion, and…

Odisha’s Rath Yatra Begins: Lord Jagannath Embarks on Sacred Journey Amid Devotion and Grandeur

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLord Jagannath, Puri chariot festival, Rath Yatra 2025

Puri, June 27, 2025 — The sacred Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing tens of thousands of devotees onto the Grand Road as the deities embarked on their nine-day journey to the Gundicha Temple. The streets echoed with devotional chants, rhythmic drumbeats, and an overwhelming sense of spiritual energy as chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra rolled forward in one of Hinduism's most revered festivals. The ceremonial highlight was the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual — a symbolic act of humility where Puri’s titular king, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, swept around the chariots with…