Ratha Jatra

Demonstrating a significant commitment to public service, over 1,560 Swayamsevaks (volunteers) from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) played a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of lakhs of devotees during the renowned Ratha Yatra festival in Puri. Working in close coordination with the Utkal Bipanna Sahayata Samiti, the volunteers executed nine structured humanitarian service activities, earning widespread appreciation.

A notice issued by Mahalingeshwara Temple said only Hindus will be allowed to set up shops for the annual Jatra festival.

On the day of the Rathayatra, the Gajapati ruler of Kalinga becomes a sweeper for one day when the emperor sweeps the chariot of Mahaprabhu with a golden handled broom as his servant.

Now that there is a glimmer of hope of things turning around, do not allow any political party or government to take credit. Remember, one of them tried to sabotage and the other was hand-in-glove.

After 285 years, Supreme Court has halted the Ratha Jatra this year due to the ongoing pandemic caused by the Chinese virus, as Odisha government apprised SC of the dangers of congregation.