Puri buzzed with excitement as the annual Rath Yatra festival began. Devotees from various parts of India assembled at the Jagannath temple to witness the majestic chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra to the Gundicha temple. Witnessing the event for the first time, Pooja Anand described the experience as divine, expressing a wish to participate in pulling the chariot. The Rath Yatra also included a devotional dance by Bandita Patra, symbolizing the fulfillment of long-held aspirations. Other devotees, like Rupali Kajrolkar and Rashmi Chaudhary, shared their personal stories of blessings and joy. The Chief Minister of Odisha extended his greetings to the devotees, urging them to participate in the spiritual event.
