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Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rath Yatra: Thousands throng Puri's Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan'
Puri: Thousands of devotees lined up in front of Shree Gundicha Temple here on Friday for 'Sandhya Darshan' on the auspicious occasion of 'Navami Tithi', the last day to offer obeisance to the sibling deities — Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath — at their birthplace before 'Bahuda Yatra.' Show more Show less
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt puts in place arrangements for incident-free Bahuda Yatra
1 2 Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent stampede outside Gundicha Temple that left three devotees dead, the govt on Friday said comprehensive arrangements have been made for smooth management of Bahuda Yatra in Puri on Saturday. The return journey will see Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra travel back from their birthplace at Gundicha Temple, where they had arrived during Rath Yatra. The deities are scheduled to enter Jagannath Temple on July 8 on the occasion of Niladri Bije. "We anticipate crowd similar to Rath Yatra during Bahuda Yatra. No stone has been left unturned to ensure hassle-free conduct of the key festival," said Puri district collector Chanchal Rana, who along with SP Pinak Mishra were appointed by the govt on June 29, hours after the stampede deaths. DGP Y B Khurania, who oversaw security arrangements in Puri on Friday, laid stress on effective crowd control. "We are fully prepared with our renewed crowd control, traffic and security arrangements. Officers who are assigned with specific duties have been instructed to remain extremely vigilant. We urge devotees to cooperate with us and adhere to traffic and crowd control protocols," Khurania said. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) held a series of meetings with servitors, highlighting timely completion of rituals. CM Mohan Charan Majhi recently visited Puri and held a meeting with servitors, urging them to perform the rituals in a disciplined manner. As per the temple administration, Pahandi ritual of the deities is scheduled to start at 12pm during which the idols would be escorted from the Gundicha Temple onto the chariots amid a musical procession. Pahandi ritual is scheduled to end around 2:30pm. Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb is scheduled to perform his hereditary Chhera Pahanra ritual on the chariots between 2:30pm and 3:30pm. The chariot pulling ceremony is scheduled to commence around 4pm. On the eve of Bahuda Yatra, a large number of devotees thronged Gundicha Temple to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Sandhya Darshan on Friday. "There is a belief that darshan of the deities in Gundicha Temple on Sandhya Darshan is divine bliss. I cannot express my feelings," said Tanuja Mohapatra, a devotee from Bhubaneswar.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Rath Yatra: Thousands throng Puri's Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan'
Puri, Thousands of devotees lined up in front of Shree Gundicha Temple here on Friday for 'Sandhya Darshan' on the auspicious occasion of 'Navami Tithi', the last day to offer obeisance to the sibling deities — Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath — at their birthplace before 'Bahuda Yatra.' Rath Yatra: Thousands throng Puri's Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan' Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Saturday, marks the return journey of the deities to their original abode after the nine-day annual sojourn that began with Rath Yatra on June 27. DGP YB Khurania and top officials of the state administration supervised the proceedings to ensure a smooth darshan. "Devotees are entering the temple in queues and the process has been continuing smoothly since early morning. All arrangements have been made keeping the devotees' safety in mind. People are being advised to follow the norms," Khurania said. Besides Khurania, ADG Soumendra Priyadarshi, senior bureaucrat Aravind Agarwal, Puri Collector Chanchal Rana, SP Pinak Mishra and others were also present. All arrangements were made anticipating a massive turnout of devotees on the occasion, Mishra said. Security has been tightened following the tragic stampede incident near the temple on June 29, which left three people dead and around 50 injured. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration had earlier said that public entry to the temple would be permitted till 6 PM on Friday. "On the occasion of 'Sandhya Darshan' on Friday, public entry at the Singhadwar of Shree Gundicha Temple will remain closed from 6 PM onwards. This arrangement is being made in view of the necessary rituals and detailed preparations to be conducted ahead of the auspicious Bahuda Yatra of the deities," SJTA informed in an X post. Sandhya Darshan takes place on Asadha Shukla Paksha Navami tithi every year at Gundicha Temple. It is considered one of the most auspicious days during the nine-day Rath Yatra festival, said Pandit Suryanarayan Rathsharma. As part of the preparations, the chariots have been rotated southward, ready for the journey back to the 12th-century shrine. Meanwhile, Puri Police conducted hotel checks across the city to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of all guests, police said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Date, time, rituals, and spiritual significance of Lord Jagannath's return journey
Bahuda Yatra 2025 Schedule at a Glance Ritual/Event Date Hera Panchami July 1, 2025 Dakshina Moda July 2–3, 2025 Sandhya Darshan July 4, 2025 Bahuda Yatra July 5, 2025 Cultural and Devotional Significance Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As the grand Rath Yatra celebrations approach their concluding phase, all eyes now turn to Bahuda Yatra , the sacred return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the Gundicha Temple back to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, this ritual-rich event marks the final leg of Odisha's most revered chariot spending seven days at the Gundicha Temple, the deities will embark on their homeward journey atop their massive wooden chariots: Nandighosha (Jagannath), Taladhwaja (Balabhadra), and Darpadalan (Subhadra). Known as Bahuda Yatra, this occasion mirrors the grandeur of the initial Rath Yatra but carries an added emotional significance, as it symbolizes the reunion of the divine siblings with their original Moda, the ritual of turning the chariots southward, signifies the readiness for Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of the deities to the Shree Jagannath Temple. This spiritually significant act reorients the chariots toward their home, symbolizing the divine transition back to their sanctum. The event unfolds with devotional fervor—accompanied by sacred chants, bhajans, the ringing of bells, and the active involvement of Bhoi servitors, Maharana sevaks, and other temple lakhs of devotees, pulling the chariots during Bahuda Yatra is considered an act of immense spiritual merit. The return journey is also seen as the reaffirmation of divine balance, with the deities returning to their consort Lakshmi and resuming their cosmic celebration features traditional Odissi music, chants, martial arts displays, and spiritual fervor that transform the temple town into a sea of devotion.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Set up real-time crowd estimate, new security SOPs: Majhi
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Two days after a stampede outside the Gundicha temple left three devotees dead and the govt coming under fire, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced setting up of a real-time crowd estimate system and stronger security SOPs to prevent future disasters. The annual Rath Yatra festival will conclude on July 8. Majhi, who had earlier expressed his deep regret and offered heartfelt apologies to Jagannath devotees over the stampede, visited Puri and conducted separate meetings with senior administrative officials, including chief secretary Manoj Ahuja and director general of police Y B Khurania, along with temple servitors. Majhi issued directives to authorities, ahead of significant events, including Sandhya Darshan (July 4), Bahuda Yatra (July 5), Suna Besha (July 6), and Niladri Bije (July 8) - all of which traditionally draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. "Extensive discussions have been conducted to ensure that the forthcoming ceremonies proceed without any unpleasant incident. We have implemented robust measures to address the challenges encountered during the last few days," Majhi said. The chief minister instructed the DGP to step up vigilance regarding crowd management and devotee security. He mandated the deployment of substantial police personnel, along with adequate ambulance services and emergency response units to handle any unforeseen circumstances effectively. "We anticipate massive gatherings of devotees in the coming days. We have assigned new collector, SP and other experienced officials to effectively oversee the Rath Yatra arrangements," said Majhi, who also conducted a separate consultation with servitors, seeking their vital cooperation for an incident-free festival. Earlier, law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan engaged in detailed discussions with servitors, requesting their support for the orderly conduct of the Rath Yatra's concluding ceremonies. During these discussions, servitors expressed their disappointment, alleging that certain temple officials had branded them as 'unauthorized and ineligible' during Friday's Rath Yatra, thereby preventing their traditional access to the sacred chariots. "I have taken serious note of this unfortunate incident and extended my sincere apologies to the servitors," Harichandan said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
