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Hans India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bandi calls on Hindus to unite
Karimnagar: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that Hindus will be protected only if they become a united force. He was speaking after having darshan of Lord Jagannath during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Karimnagar on Saturday. 'Thousands of Hindus are participating in the Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra. It is believed that if they participate in this Rath Yatra, their wishes will be fulfilled. Continuing the yatra in every district has become a tradition,' Bandi said. 'It is decided to build a Jagannath temple in Karimnagar and necessary support to the organisers will be provided. The entire Hindu community should be united,' he said. Former Mayor Sunil Rao, former Deputy Mayor Guggilla Ramesh, former Nizamabad district BJP president Basava Lakshminarayana, and others were present.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Power outage in few parts of Eluru on July 1
The Eastern Power Distribution Company (EPDCL) has announced a temporary power shutdown in parts of Eluru city on Tuesday (July 1) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in view of the ISKCON Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra procession. According to a press release issued by K.M. Ambedkar, Executive Engineer, Eluru Operation Circle, the power supply will be interrupted in areas under the Kotadibba substation. The affected localities include Main Bazaar, Agraharam, New Market, Gajjala Vari Cheruvu Area, Clock Tower, Kundi Center, Nawabpeta, Vennavallivari Peta, Satyanarayanapeta, and Perugu Chettu. Residents and electricity consumers in these areas are requested to cooperate with the temporary disruption during the procession hours.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Devotees chant and dance in divine ecstasy
Hyderabad: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Attapur, grandly organized its 4th annual Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra in Attapur on Sunday. As part of this spiritually uplifting event, the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were taken out of the sanctum sanctorum and placed on their magnificently decorated chariots to bless the devotees during the sacred procession. The Rath Yatra began at 1 PM from ISKCON Temple, Attapur, and concluded at 6 PM near Pillar No. 173, Sama Bhoopal Reddy Gardens. Post-procession, vibrant cultural programs including Harinam Sankirtan and melodious devotional bhajans were held at the venue. A unique shadow puppet show depicting scenes from the Ramayana using traditional Vedic characters captivated the audience. A special offering of Chappan Bhog (56 traditional food items) was displayed for the deities and later distributed as Maha Prasadam to all attendees. Thousands of devotees participated in the procession, pulling the beautifully adorned chariots of the deities with deep devotion and reverence. Chanting the holy names of Lord Krishna with joy and dancing in divine ecstasy, the devotees created an atmosphere of pure spiritual bliss. The grand event concluded with the darshan and blessings of Lord Jagannath, bringing immense joy and fulfillment to all present.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
ISKCON organises Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra with pomp and devotion in Vijayawada
In a vibrant and spiritually charged atmosphere, ISKCON Vijayawada on Friday organised the Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra with pomp and devotion. The event began with a ceremonial Ratha Puja at Sitara grounds here, followed by the grand chariot procession. The yatra saw enthusiastic participation from devotees in good numbers, artistes' troupes and devotees from various Indian States and foreign countries. The chariot, carrying the divine trio — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra —proceeded through the city's main streets, including Sivalayam Centre, Swathi Theatre, and Kummaripalem, finally reaching the specially prepared Gundicha Mandir near Seethamma Vari Paadalu. Covering a distance of nearly 6 kilometres, the chariot was received by the devotees with an overwhelming devotion. Citizens decorated the streets with rangoli and traditional motifs, welcoming the deities at every step. Prominent political leaders, industrialists and cultural figures were seen sweeping the streets with golden brooms and showering flower petals as an act of humility and devotion. Many shopkeepers and households along the route performed harati as the chariot passed by. Throughout the yatra, prasadam distribution continued uninterrupted, with ISKCON president Sriman Chakradhari Das and Laila Group CEO Sri Gokaraju Gangaraju overseeing the service directly from the chariot, which became a special highlight of the event. The Rath Yatra evoked memories of the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, with locals remarking that the Vijayawada version brought that divine atmosphere closer to home. Vijayawada West MLA Sujana Chowdary led the rituals by offering the first harati and performing the traditional Chera Pahara Seva—symbolically sweeping before the Lord's chariot with a golden broom. Sriman Revati Raman Prabhuji, industrialist Thondepu Hanumantha Rao and others were present.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Three chariots, 501 special dishes, to mark ISKCON's Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra celebrations on June 27
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Visakhapatnam, will celebrate Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra for the 18th time, this year, on Aashada Shukla Dvitiya Tithi, June 27. Announcing this at a media conference, on Tuesday, President, ISKCON, Visakhapatnam, Samba Das explained that the Rath Yatra, is styled on the lines of the one at Puri Jagannath and will feature three separate chariots, one each for Sri Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra in a single procession. The rathams are fitted with colourful, mechanised, collapsible canopies, 37-feet high, specially brought in from Odisha. A special miniature ratham of Srila Prabhupad, the founder Acharya of ISKCON, will also be a part of the procession. Artistes from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha will present kirtans and traditional dances before the deity's chariot. A number of Kolatam groups will also participate in the colourful procession. He added that nearly 500 students from various schools and colleges have volunteered to serve Lord Jagannath on the festive occasion. The procession will begin from the parking area of Central Park, opposite the Government Women's College, and will pass through LIC building, Ambedkar statue, Dabagardens, Jagadamba juntion, Waltair Main Road, and Siripuram before concluding at Gurajada Kalakshetram. Scores of devotees are expected to assemble at Gurajada Kalakshetram to hear the spiritual discourses and watch the cultural programmes being organised. More than 501 special dishes will be offered to the Lord and then distributed among the devotees. This will be followed by Sandhya Arati with 108 Pradeepams. The programme will conclude with dinner prasadam for all devotees at Gurajada Kalakshetram. The organisers have asked devotees to participate in the chariot-pulling, and have darshan of Lord Jagannath on the ratham, and receive his blessings. Also present at the media conference was the Nitaisevini Mataji of ISKCON.
