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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Jagannath Rath Yatra: 4 commandants, 450 officers 70 Platoons Force deployed to ensure safety in Odisha's Puri
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Preparations are in full swing ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 , which commences on June 27, and the Return Car Festival or 'Bahuda Jatra' falls on July 5. IGP informed that four commandants, 450 officers and 70 Platoons of the Force are set to ensure safety during the to the reporters, IGP (Central Range) S Praveen Kumar said, "Appropriate security arrangements have been made for the Jagannath Rath Yatra. Four commandants, 450 officers, and 70 Platoons of the Force have been arranged. We are using artificial intelligence this time, and CCTVs have been installed."On traffic arrangements, IGP said, "Traffic arrangements are also included in this. Two senior officers will handle traffic inside and outside, which will be divided into zones and sectors. We will also issue a traffic advisory. For drones, we will issue an advisory for no-fly zones."IGP Praveen Kumar welcomed the YouTubers coming to the Yatra and said they should promote the Jagannath the festival, three deities - Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra are drawn by devotees in three massive wooden chariots to Gundicha Temple, where they reside for a week and then return to the Jagannath month, a four-member National Security Guard (NSG) commando team visited the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri to conduct a routine security to the media, Superintendent of Police (SP), Puri, Vinit Agrawal said, "A four-member team of NSG commandos has come here to review the security around Shri Jagannath temple as part of a routine process which is part of their annual calendar."The elite NSG team's visit is aimed at assessing existing security measures at the temple, one of the most revered and heavily visited pilgrimage sites in India. Officials said the review included inspection of entry and exit points, crowd management protocols, emergency response mechanisms, and coordination among local police and temple security Shri Jagannath Temple, which draws lakhs of devotees yearly, especially during the annual Rath Yatra, remains a high-security zone, with multiple layers of protection and surveillance.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Trinity's chariot parts to be auctioned at higher prices after Rath Yatra this year: SJTA
BHUBANESWAR: Devotees or organisations who wish to own a piece of the three chariots of the Trinity - Nandighosa, Debadalana and Taladhwaja - after the Rath Yatra will have to pay more this year. The prices have been significantly increased owing to the rising demand for the wooden wheels and decorative panels of the three chariots from devotees, organisations and industrial houses. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) recently released an expression of interest and prepared a standard operating procedure (SOP) for allotment of the wheels, 'prabha', 'kona guja' and 'asuari' of the three chariots. The temple administration has fixed the offset (base) price for auction of each wheel of Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja at Rs 2 lakh, while it is Rs 1.5 lakh per wheel of Devi Subhadra's Debadalana and Rs 3 lakh per wheel of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosa. The base price for one wheel each of all the three chariots has been set at Rs 6 lakh. Similarly, while the price of 'prabha' of each chariot is Rs 25,000 each, that of both 'guja' and 'asuari' is Rs 15,000 each, this year. The cost of 'guja' and 'asuari' have also been increased by Rs 5,000 compared to last year.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
SJTA raises prices of dismantled chariot wheels, components
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Saturday released a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for sale of dismantled components of the three chariots after Rath Yatra in Puri. The SJTA also revised the prices of the chariot wheels. As per the new SOP, a wheel of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosh chariot is now priced at Rs 3 lakh each, which was Rs 1 lakh earlier. Similarly, the wheel of Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot is priced at Rs 2 lakh, and the wheel of Devi Subhadra's Darpadalana chariot is fixed at Rs 1.5 lakh, official sources said. Prices of the wheels of Taladhwaja and Darpadalana chariots were earlier Rs 60,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively. Purchasing a complete set of wheels from all three chariots will cost around Rs 6 lakh. Earlier, one had to pay Rs 2 lakh to buy one wheel from each chariot. Among other components, the Guja and Ansuri parts are priced at Rs 15,000 each, and the Prabha is priced at Rs 25,000 each. From selling last year's chariot components, including wheels, the SJTA received Rs 55 lakh. "We received an overwhelming response for selling the chariot components for the Rath Yatra last year and expect a similar response this year too," said Debabrata Sahoo, deputy administrator of SJTA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Increasing the price is fine but a three-fold rise seems too much. People buy the components for their love and devotion to the deities, so they should be given at an affordable price," said Ratnakar Subuddhi, a devotee. Official sources said interested buyers must apply to the temple administration by Sept 15, along with an application fee of Rs 1,000. After they are selected to buy the chariot parts, they must deposit the amount within a week after receiving information from SJTA about the allotment. If an applicant fails to deposit the amount within a week, the next eligible applicant will be considered.
India Today
7 days ago
- General
- India Today
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Date, schedule and all you need to know
The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, one of India's most revered festivals, is scheduled to commence on June 27, 2025, in Puri, Odisha. This annual event, also known as the Festival of Chariots, celebrates the journey of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. The festival attracts millions of devotees from around the world, eager to partake in its rich traditions and spiritual DATES AND RITUALSAkshaya Tritiya (April 30, 2025): Marks the beginning of the festival preparations, including the commencement of chariot Purnima (June 11, 2025): The deities are bathed in 108 pots of holy water in a grand ceremony known as the 'Snana Yatra.' Anavasara (June 13–26, 2025): Following the Snana Purnima, the deities are believed to fall ill and rest in isolation for 15 days, during which they are not available for public Marjana (June 26, 2025): The Gundicha Temple is thoroughly cleaned to prepare for the arrival of the Yatra (June 27, 2025): The main event where the deities are placed on their respective chariots and pulled to the Gundicha Temple by thousands of Panchami (July 1, 2025): A ritual that marks Goddess Lakshmi's visit to the Gundicha Temple in search of Lord Darshan (July 3, 2025): An auspicious evening viewing of the deities at the Gundicha Yatra (July 5, 2025): The return journey of the deities to the Jagannath Besha (July 6, 2025): The deities are adorned with gold ornaments in a grand Pana (July 7, 2025): A sweet drink is offered to the deities on their Bijay (July 8, 2025): Marks the deities' return to the sanctum of the Jagannath Temple, concluding the DETAILSEach deity has a dedicated chariot, constructed anew each year from specific types of wood:Nandighosha: Lord Jagannath's chariot, featuring 16 wheels and standing approximately 44.2 feet Lord Balabhadra's chariot, with 14 wheels and a height of about 43.3 Goddess Subhadra's chariot, comprising 12 wheels and reaching a height of 42.3 chariots are ornately decorated and are pulled by devotees through the streets of Puri, symbolising the communal devotion and unity amongst Ratha Yatra is not only a religious event but also a cultural spectacle that embodies themes of devotion, equality, and community. It offers devotees a rare opportunity to have a direct glimpse of the deities, as they are traditionally housed within the temple and not visible to the in the chariot pulling is considered highly auspicious, believed to bring spiritual merit and those planning to attend, it's advisable to arrange accommodations well in advance due to the large influx of festival's vibrant atmosphere, combined with its deep spiritual roots, makes the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra a truly transformative experience for all who partake.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SJTA to draw up SOP for smooth ‘Pahandi'
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to draw an SOP to ensure smooth execution of 'Pahandi', a crucial ritual during Rath Yatra where idols are escorted to and from chariots. This decision follows an unfortunate incident from July 9, 2024, when Lord Balabhadra's idol slipped from servitors' grasp during transfer from the chariot to Gundicha temple, two days after Rath Yatra. During a high-level meeting in Puri, the govt instructed SJTA to establish robust measures preventing similar incidents. "We will create separate Pahandi teams for each chariot, with SJTA determining the team sizes. A govt official will oversee each team, and measures will be taken to control crowds near the idols during Pahandi," said chief administrator Arabinda Padhee. The 'Pahandi' ritual is performed by servitors during Rath Yatra when giant wooden idols are taken from Jagannath temple to the chariots; again during their transfer to Gundicha temple, and during Bahuda Yatra and Neeladri Bije when returning to the sanctum sanctorum. Previous year's arrangements specified personnel limits: Taladhwaja chariot (Lord Balabhadra) - 74 people, including 60 servitors and staff plus along with 14 ghantuas (who beat cymbals); Darpadalana chariot (Devi Subhadra) - 62 people, including 50 servitors and staff, and 12 ghantuas; Nandighosh chariot (Lord Jagannath) - 86 people, including 70 servitors and staff, and 16 ghantuas. "The implementation failed as servitors exceeded prescribed numbers during Pahandi, resulting in the incident with Lord Balabhadra's idol," a temple official said. At the meeting, the govt has approved this year's Rath Yatra schedule for June 27: Mangala Alati ceremony at 6 am, followed by Rath Pratishtha rituals until 9 am. Pahandi procession usually takes place from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The 'chhera pahanra', where the King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb performs ceremonial sweeping of chariots, takes place between 2:30 pm and 3 pm, with chariot pulling starting at 4 pm. "Like the previous year, we will impose ban on use of mobile phones on chariots. Servitors cannot use mobile phones on chariots. Only a handful of duty-bound servitors will be allowed to board the chariots. Police cases will be registered against violators," Padhee said.
