Priests and Devotees perform the 'Pahandi', a ritual that marks the beginning of the Rath Yatra of lord Jagannath in Puri. Photo: PTI
Devotees and priests conduct the Pahandi, playing on the ghanta, kahali and telingi baja - gong, trumpet and drum, respectively. Photo: PTI
Decorated with colourful fabrics, three majestic chariots, Nandighosa (Lord Jagannath), Taladwaja (Balabhadra) and Darpadalan (Subhadra) of the 12th Century Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday morning.
The three chariots of Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannath are pulled along, accompanied by thousands of devotees. Photo: PTI
The three chariots of Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannath are pulled along, accompanied by thousands of devotees. Photo: PTI
A view from over one of the chariots, of the vast crowd of devotees celebrating the Rath Yatra. Photo: PTI
