Odisha: Lakhs Of Devotees Gather In Puri To Witness Lord Jagannath’s Golden Attire, ‘Suna Besha’

In Odisha, lakhs of devotees have gathered in the holy city of Puri to witness the ‘Suna Besha’, the golden attire, of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.

The sibling deities, who are on their three chariots, are decorated with more than 208 kilograms of gold jewelries. The chariots are parked in front of the Singhadwar of the 12th century shrine the Sri Jagannath temple after their return from Gundicha temple, completing their 8-day stay in the house of their maternal aunt Gundicha Devi.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Puri to witness the ‘Suna Besha’.

Artist Kirt Maharana’s Olive Ridley Turtles attracts thousands of people during Puri Rath Yatra

A giant fiber glass art installation of an Olive Ridley turtle at Puri Beach by artist Kirt Maharana is drawing thousands during the Ratha Yatra.
The installation aims to raise awareness about the conservation of endangered Olive Ridley turtles.
Inaugurated by conservationist Dr. Arun Kumar Mishra, the project emphasizes protecting the turtles’ nesting sites and preserving natural heritage.