Rath Yatra 2024 - Samachar Central

Highest ever special trains planned, check ECoR list; trains via Kendrapara included

2024-07-04 06:54 AM

The Indian Railways on Wednesday announced to run the highest-ever special trains to facilitate devotees reach Odisha’s Puri which will host the mega Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath on July 7, 2024. As per an official announcement, 315 plus special trains have been planned for Puri Rath Yatra. The special trains for Rath Yatra …

Ratha Saptami 2024: From date, history, significance to festivities, all you need to know

2024-02-18 10:48 AM

Ratha Saptami also known as Magha Saptami is being celebrated today, February 16 this year. Ratha Saptami is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the birth anniversary of Lord Surya. Highlighting the word, Ratha Saptami, ‘Ratha’ implies chariot and ‘Saptami’ implies the seventh day. Ratha Saptami falls on saptami or seventh day during the Shukla …