Puri Rath Yatra: Majhi asks police to make accurate crowd estimation

Puri Rath Yatra: Majhi asks police to make accurate crowd estimation

Puri, Jul 1 (PTI) Following the death of three persons in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple here, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday said safety and security of devotees is of paramount importance during Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra and asked the police to make accurate crowd estimation. During the day, Majhi held discussions […]

Rath Yatra 2025: Know origin of word ‘juggernaut’ - OrissaPOST

New Delhi/Puri: India has given many words to the English language. But perhaps none as weighty as ‘juggernaut’. Derived from Lord Jagannath, the word goes back to the early 19th century to mean any large and overpowering force or object — an allusion to the massive chariot of Lord Jagannath that is pulled by pilgrims every year across a three-kilometre journey in an annual spectacle of devotion in Puri. This year’s yatra, which started on June …

CM Mohan Majhi reviews security arrangements for upcoming rituals & limit cordon passes

Bhubaneswar, Jul 2: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi conducted a review of security arrangements in Puri on Tuesday, ensuring the smooth completion of the remaining rituals-'Bahuda Yatra,' 'Suna Besha,' and 'Niladri Bije' during the annual sojourn of the Lords at the Shree Jagannath Temple. In the meeting, the CM emphasized the importance of accurate crowd estimation, particularly for the 'Suna Besha' ritual, which attracts a significant number of dev…

Odisha CM Majhi stresses advance crowd estimation during key Ratha Yatra events

Puri: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, during a high-level review meeting on Ratha Yatra security, emphasised the need for smooth and safe management of the remaining major events of the annual chariot festival. He called for improved traffic regulation, enhanced fire service preparedness, and stricter crowd management. Highlighting that Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besha, and Niladri Bije are yet to be held, the Chief Minister urged officials to remain…

Limit Cordon Passes: Odisha CM Reviews Security Arrangements In Puri Post Stampede

Puri: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements at Puri to ensure that the remaining rituals – ‘Bahuda Yatra’ , ‘Suna Besha’ and ‘Niladri Bije’ – during the annual sojourn of the Lords of Shree Jagannath Temple are completed smoothly. In the meeting, the CM stressed accurate crowd estimation to manage the surge, especially during Suna Besha. “Due to favourable weather, a large number of devotees are expected to flock t…