Shortly after the Puri Rath Yatra, another village in Odisha celebrates its own unique version
Shortly after the Puri Rath Yatra, another village in Odisha celebrates its own unique version

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

The renowned rath yatra in Odisha takes on special significance in Remanda village in Jharsuguda, where it starts three days after the Puri rath yatra, and is flagged off by a ceremony called chhera pahanra, which has traditionally been undertaken by only Muslims in this village. It was celebrated this year on June 23.

The renowned rath yatra in Odisha takes on special significance in Remanda village in Jharsuguda, where it starts three days after the Puri rath yatra, and is flagged off by a ceremony called chhera pahanra, which has traditionally been undertaken by only Muslims in this village. It was celebrated this year on June 23.

Odisha: More than a million revellers throng Puri as Rath Yatra festivities begin in full swing
Odisha: More than a million revellers throng Puri as Rath Yatra festivities begin in full swing

By Ashis Senapati

For the past two years, the Jagannath Yatra in Odisha had been a low-key affair as the general public was not allowed to participate in the grand event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with no restrictions on the event this year, the festivities began today with the riveting pomp and show for which the Jagannath Yatra is known for. Details here.

For the past two years, the Jagannath Yatra in Odisha had been a low-key affair as the general public was not allowed to participate in the grand event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with no restrictions on the event this year, the festivities began today with the riveting pomp and show for which the Jagannath Yatra is known for. Details here.

Jagannath Rath Yatra: Traditional carpenters, painters and artisans give final touches to the chariots
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Traditional carpenters, painters and artisans give final touches to the chariots

By Ashis Senapati

After two years of the pandemic, the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, which commences from July 1, is set to be open to public. At least 15 lakh devotees expected. Carpenters and painters working through the night to complete the chariots.

After two years of the pandemic, the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, which commences from July 1, is set to be open to public. At least 15 lakh devotees expected. Carpenters and painters working through the night to complete the chariots.

Jagannath Yatra: World's largest chariot to be dragged by ropes made by a tribal community in Odisha
Jagannath Yatra: World's largest chariot to be dragged by ropes made by a tribal community in Odisha

By Ashis Senapati

In the upcoming Jagannath Yatra festivities slated for the first week of July, preparations are underway for the grand event in Odisha's Kendujhar district. The tribal communities who live on the margins of the society in the coastal state are also contributing to the Rath Yatra by supplying the ropes needed for dragging the chariots to the temple. Details here.

In the upcoming Jagannath Yatra festivities slated for the first week of July, preparations are underway for the grand event in Odisha's Kendujhar district. The tribal communities who live on the margins of the society in the coastal state are also contributing to the Rath Yatra by supplying the ropes needed for dragging the chariots to the temple. Details here.

ओडिशा के इस गाँव में मुस्लिम समुदाय पूरा करता है रथ यात्रा की ख़ास रस्म
ओडिशा के इस गाँव में मुस्लिम समुदाय पूरा करता है रथ यात्रा की ख़ास रस्म

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

ओडिशा की जानी-मानी रथयात्रा झारसुगुड़ा के रेमांडा गाँव में काफी मायने रखती है। यह पुरी रथयात्रा के तीन दिन बाद शुरू होती है जिसे एक ख़ास रस्म के बाद निकाला जाता है। बड़ी बात ये है कि यात्रा की पारंपरिक रूप से पूरी ज़िम्मेदारी गाँव के मुस्लिम समुदाय की होती है। यह उत्सव इस साल 23 जून को मनाया गया था।

ओडिशा की जानी-मानी रथयात्रा झारसुगुड़ा के रेमांडा गाँव में काफी मायने रखती है। यह पुरी रथयात्रा के तीन दिन बाद शुरू होती है जिसे एक ख़ास रस्म के बाद निकाला जाता है। बड़ी बात ये है कि यात्रा की पारंपरिक रूप से पूरी ज़िम्मेदारी गाँव के मुस्लिम समुदाय की होती है। यह उत्सव इस साल 23 जून को मनाया गया था।

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By Dr SB Misra

Kashmiri carpet weavers burn the midnight oil to weave silk kaleens for the new Parliament building
Kashmiri carpet weavers burn the midnight oil to weave silk kaleens for the new Parliament building

By Mudassir Kuloo

Following the intricate codes of kaleen taleem hanging from their looms, 50 artisans across Budgam district in central Kashmir hand weave silk carpets, 8 feet wide and 11 feet long, which will hang on the walls of the spanking new Parliament building in New Delhi. Kashmiri carpets worth Rs 300 crores are annually exported from India.

Following the intricate codes of kaleen taleem hanging from their looms, 50 artisans across Budgam district in central Kashmir hand weave silk carpets, 8 feet wide and 11 feet long, which will hang on the walls of the spanking new Parliament building in New Delhi. Kashmiri carpets worth Rs 300 crores are annually exported from India.

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