Security tightened in Puri for heritage corridor project inauguration on January 17

Security tightened in Puri for heritage corridor project inauguration on January 17

Shree Mandira Parikrama Project, a massive periphery redevelopment of the famous Jagannath temple, is poised to be unveiled on January 17. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Anticipating a huge turnout of around five lakh devotees, five-layer security arrangements have been put in place in Puri, akin to measures taken during the annual Rath Yatra, for … Read more

Fair and festivals: A thread that connects diverse India

Fair and festivals: A thread that connects diverse India

The Chariot festival of Puri, Odisha, is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and is the oldest rath yatra in the world which finds mentions even in Padma Purana, Skanda Purana, Kapila Samhita and Brahma Purana. By Reya Mehrotra Pushkar MelaAlso called the Pushkar Camel Fair or Kartik Mela, the annual cultural and livestock fair is held … Read more