Articles tagged under: Rathyatra 2015

Youths in Vadodara organized Robo Rath Yatra

July 19, 2015

Vadodara On an average on Rath Yatra day, the state of Gujarat witnesses about 150 Rath Yatra processions on the roads of various cities and towns. But one Rath Yatra - relatively a very small one was actually very unique. A group of students of MS University under the banner of 'Mahatma Gandhi Youth Organization' organized 'Robo Rath Yatra' on the route between Kala Ghoda based Fine Arts faculty and Maharana Pratap chowk in Vadodara. Robo rath with small murtis of Gods became center...Read More

Lord Jagannath’s Rathyatra passes off peacefully in Ahmedabad

July 18, 2015
Lord Jagannath’s Rathyatra passes off peacefully in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad The 138th Rathyatra of Lord Jagannath today passed off peacefully in the city amid tight security with lakhs of devotees lining up along the roads to catch a glimpse of the deity on the rolling chariots. The 'Rathyatra' or the chariot procession today coincided with 'Eid-Ul-Fitr'. Hindu and Muslim communities celebrated the two festivals in a spirit of communal harmony, greeting each others and exchanging gifts. Local Muslims welcomed the Raths (chariots) of Lord Jagannath, hi...Read More

Muslims greet Mahant, offer Eidi to children in Rath Yatra

July 18, 2015

Ahmedabad A group of Muslim including local politician Hasan Lala today felicitated Mahant of Jagannath Mandir Shri Dilipdasji Maharaj in Dariapur area. They offered garlands and turban to Dilipdasji Maharaj. In exchange, Maharaj and Jagannath Mandir trustee Mahendra Jha offered saffron scarfs to Muslims. Hasan Lala said he today witnessed Rath Yatris greeting Eid Mubarak to Hindus. He said, like every year Jagannath Mandir Mahant donated Rs 2,100 to Bengali Masjid. In another e...Read More

More pictures of Ahmedabad Rath Yatra 2015

July 18, 2015

Ahmedabad Here are more pictures from Rath Yatra 2015 procession in Ahmedabad today. - DeshGujaratRead More

Thus started Ahmedabad Rath Yatra 2015 (Videos)

July 18, 2015

Ahmedabad Presented above is a video of Ahmedabad Rath Yatra 2015 beginning at Jagannath Mandir in the morning. In another video given below, Gujarat Chief Minister speaks to media after Pahind ceremony at Mandir. - DeshGujaratRead More

E darshan of Ahmedabad Rath Yatra 2015 in pictures

July 18, 2015
E darshan of Ahmedabad Rath Yatra 2015 in pictures

Ahmedabad Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel today performed Pahind ceremony for 138th Rath Yatra at Jagannath Mandir in Ahmedabad. As per tradition, the Chief Minister of state is invited to perform Pahind ceremony every year on Rath Yatra. Cleaning the rath with golden broom is part of Pahind ceremony. Earlier in the morning, BJP national president Amit Shah attended Mangala aarti at Jagannath Mandir like every year. - DeshGujarat ...Read More

At Jagannath Mandir, Gujarat CM wishes good rain(Video)

July 17, 2015

Ahmedabad Gujarat Chief Minister on eve of 138th Rath yatra in Ahmedabad visited Jagannath Mandir and briefly spoke to media person outside the mandir. She said she wishes good rain. She wishes progress of nation. She also greeted Kutchi people on eve of their new year which starts on Ashadhi Sud Bij(the second day of Gujarati Hindu month of Ashadh). Read More

Rath Yatra 2015: Anandiben likely to visit Saraspur

July 17, 2015
Rath Yatra 2015: Anandiben likely to visit Saraspur

Ahmedabad On Rath Yatra day tomorrow, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel will not just perform Pahind ceremony at Jagannath Mandir in the morning, but will also reach Saraspur later where Rath Yatra halts in the afternoon. Be it Amarsinh Chaudhary or Keshubhai Patel, Chief Ministers in the past used to perform Pahind ceremony in the morning at Jagannath Mandir on Rath Yatra day and later proceed to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation(AMC) campus to welcome Mahant and Rath Yatra there. ...Read More

20,000 security personnel to guard Rath Yatra In Ahmedabad

July 15, 2015

Ahmedabad  A strong force of 20,000 armed men will guard the 138th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath which will be taken out on July 18. Briefing on the elaborate security scheme for the Yatra, to be taken out across 18 kms in the city, Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Branch), Vikas Sahay today said around 20,000 personnel of police and para-military forces will be involved in security set up on the day. These personnel include 8 IG and DIG level officers, 28 SPs, 75 DySPs, 204 inspectors, ...Read More