The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Odisha's Puri on Sunday. This year, due to certain celestial arrangements, the ritual will last for two days. President Draupadi Murmu witnessed the Rath Yatra in Puri along with lakhs of devotees from across the country.
The Odisha government has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth and timely conduct of the annual festival. Special security arrangements were made for the President's visit. ADG (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar told news agency PTI that a VIP zone has been planned for the Odisha Governor, Chief Minister, Union Ministers and other dignitaries, while a buffer zone has been planned for the President.
Usually a one-day religious event, the Rath Yatra was last held for two days in 1971. During the yatra, rituals related to Hindu deities - Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra - take place.
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