Live updates for the 2023 Jagannath Rath Yatra: Odisha's Puri is celebrating the start of the rath yatra.

Today in Gujarat and Odisha, the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra is being celebrated with fervour, devotion, and passion.
 
Live updates for the 2023 Jagannath Rath Yatra: Odisha's Puri is celebrating the start of the rath yatra.
An image of the Rath Yatra festival's decked chariot taken in Puri.

Livestream of the 2023 Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra: The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is a significant annual festival conducted in Puri, Odisha. A chariot celebration honouring Lord Jagannath is held every year. Devotees from all over the nation go to the state and the temple town during the Puri Rath Yatra 2023, which begins on June 20. Gujarat also celebrates the renowned Rath Yatra Festival, in addition to Odisha. After the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra, the Ahmedabad "Ratha Yatra" Festival is regarded as the second-largest Rath Yatra in the nation.

President Droupadi Murmu performs prayers at Delhi's Jagannath Temple during the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023 live stream.
See a video Before to the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2023, President Droupadi Murmu delivers prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Delhi in Hauz Khas.

Ahmedabad hosts the start of the 146th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra.
The 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur neighbourhood served as the starting point of the customary Rath Yatra, and idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were put on the chariot before to the start of the procession.

Live coverage of the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023 shows Muslims in Ahmedabad welcoming the pilgrimage
Ahmedabad's Muslim community welcomes the #JagannathRathYatra

Watch: 250 coconuts were placed in Lord Jagannath Ratha Yatra's sand sculpture.
Before to the Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2023, Sudarsan Pattnaik, a sand artist, put 250 coconuts in his sand sculpture of Lord Jagannath Ratha Yatra at Puri Beach.

Greetings from President Murmu on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra
On the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu welcomed the crowd and offered prayers for everyone's happiness, peace, and prosperity.

"I send my warmest greetings and best wishes to all of my compatriots on the occasion of the start of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, especially to his devotees. I beseech Mahaprabhu Jagannath that everyone's life would be filled with joy, serenity, and prosperity at this festival of devotion and dedication. Hail Jagannath! "In Hindi and Odia, Murmu tweeted.

LIVE Updates on the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra in 2023: PM Modi welcomes everyone
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his best wishes for the Rath Yatra, which starts today in Puri, Odisha. Along with his tweet, the Prime Minister included a video clip of him marching in a Rath Yatra procession. He may be heard in the video claiming that many states throughout the nation observe Rath Yatra. Yet, he noted that the Rath Yatra observed in Puri is distinctive in and of itself.

"India's Rath Yatra has come to symbolise the country globally. It is observed in several of the nation's states. The Rath Yatra in Puri, however, has a unique air "The video shows him speaking.

The experience of Gujarati Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the Ahmedabad Rath Yatra was described.

"I used to take part in the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad while I lived in Gujarat. It is fascinating how everyone from every community joins together for the festivities during these Rath Yatras. Also, this strengthens the nation's cohesiveness "added he.

Beginning in Ahmedabad is the 146th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra
In Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, the 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began on Tuesday morning behind heavy security as thousands of devotees throng the 18-km path of the procession to catch a sight of the god. The chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra, and sister Subhadra set out on the yatra from the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur district after Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the symbolic rite known as "Pahind Vidhi" in the morning.Beginning in Ahmedabad is the 146th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra
In Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, the 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began on Tuesday morning behind heavy security as thousands of devotees throng the 18-km path of the procession to catch a sight of the god. The chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra, and sister Subhadra set out on the yatra from the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur district after Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the symbolic rite known as "Pahind Vidhi" in the morning.

Gujarat Police employs 3D mapping technology to track the whole path during the Rath Yatra in 2023.
According to a senior police officer, the Gujarat Police have used 3D mapping technology for the Rath Yatra for the first time to monitor the whole route. They have also deployed anti-drone equipment to make sure no unauthorised drones are used during the event.

LIVE Updates on the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra in 2023: An Odisha-based miniature artist creates environmentally friendly holy trinity chariots.
Ahead of the renowned Rath Yatra, Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist L Eswar Rao created eco-friendly carriages for the sacred trinity Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra out of papers and beautiful stars.

The artist L Eswar Rao told ANI, "To commemorate this year's Rath Yatra, I chose to make paper models of the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra."

"I finished them in fifteen days using beautiful stars. I made the gods out of neem wood "L Eswar Rao furthered.

Before departing for his state visit to the US, Prime Minister Modi tweeted "Rath Yatra greetings to everyone."
Happy Rath Yatra to everyone. May the glorious voyage of Lord Jagannath enhance our lives with health, happiness, and the spirit as we observe this holy festival, PM Modi tweeted.