The chariot-making process for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri started here Wednesday as part of the ‘Akshaya Trutiya’ rituals in the 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple here. The day also marked the ...

The construction of the ceremonial chariots for the world-famous Car Festival of Puri commenced on the auspicious day of Akshaya Trutiya, following traditional rituals performed on Wednesday. This ...

The special puja for the chariot-making began after the servitors brought the 'Agyan Mala' from the sibling deities. Three logs of wood for the three chariots were placed at the rath khala where ...