Puri Rath Yatra: Taladhwaja, Darpadalana, Nandighosha Reach Gundicha Temple
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All three chariots reach Gundicha Temple, completing the second day of Rath Yatra with precision.
Lakhs of devotees participate, turning Puri’s Grand Road into a vibrant ocean of faith. Pahandi ritual preparations underway, to ceremonially usher the deities into the temple on Sunday.
Puri, Jun 28: The sacred Grand Road of Puri transformed into a sea of devotion as lakhs of devotees pulled the majestic chariots of Lord Balabhadra (Taladhwaja), Devi Subhadra (Darpadalana), and Lord Jagannath (Nandighosha) to the Gundicha Temple during the Rath Yatra.
The air reverberated with chants of “Jai Jagannath,” the rhythmic clang of gongs, and the soulful notes of conches as the divine siblings made their way to their aunt’s abode.
Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple, Arabinda Padhee, said that the procession began precisely as scheduled. At 9:25 AM, the Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra resumed its journey, followed by Devi Subhadra’s Darpadalana and Lord Jagannath’s Nandighosha at 9:50 AM. By 11:17 AM, Taladhwaja had reached the Singhadwara of Gundicha Temple.
Padhee expressed satisfaction over the disciplined execution of all rituals. “Every servitor, police personnel, and official deserves appreciation for ensuring a smooth and timely procession,” he said.
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On Friday, the chariot pulling had commenced at 4 PM but was halted midway as Taladhwaja could not proceed further. As is customary, the remaining distance was covered the following day. With the deities now stationed at Gundicha Temple, preparations are underway for the Pahandi ritual scheduled for Sunday.
The sight of the deities seated on their chariots drew devotees from across the country, many of whom had waited overnight for a glimpse of the divine. The Rath Yatra continues to be a symbol of Odisha’s spiritual grandeur and cultural unity.
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