President Droupadi Murmu joins millions of devotees in witnessing the unique two-day Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 in Puri, Odisha
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024
President Droupadi Murmu at- tended the annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, marking a rare two-day event last seen in 1971.
- Elaborate security arrangements, including AI-based CCTV cameras and a buffer zone, were made for the President’s visit,
- The festival involves the deities’ journey to Gundicha Temple, with chariots parked at the Lion’s Gate of the Jagannath temple,
- Special rituals such as ‘Nabajouban Darshan’ and ‘Netra Utsav’ are being performed on a single day due to the unique celestial setup
- The Odisha government has declared a two- day public holiday and implemented exten- sive crowd control measures