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Grand Preparations Finalized for Rath Yatra in Puri
Puri2026-07-144 min read
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Chariot construction enters the final stages as Puri prepares to welcome millions of devotees for the annual festival.
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The grand chariot construction of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosha, Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja, and Goddess Subhadra's Debadalana has reached the final stages at Ratha Khala in Puri. Traditional carpenters (Maharanas) are working round the clock to ensure precision and compliance with age-old Kalinga temple design scriptures. The district administration has deployed special security arrangements, drinking water points, and medical camps all along the Grand Road (Bada Danda) to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims from across the globe.