Thousands Celebrate 146th Rath Yatra In Ahmedabad And Puri: SEE PICS

The 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced on Tuesday morning in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city amid tight security as lakhs of devotees came out on the 18-km route of the procession to catch a glimpse of the deity. (Source: PTI)

A large number of devotees were seen pulling the chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra during the 146th annual Rath Yatra (chariot procession) in Ahmedabad. (Source: PTI)

The Gujarat Police said they have for the first time used 3D mapping technology to monitor the entire route. They have also deployed anti-drone technology to ensure no unauthorised drones are used during the event. (Source: PTI)

Devotees were seen performing a dance during the 146th annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. (Source: PTI)

Devotees also offered prayers in front of elephants ahead of the annual Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. (Source: PTI)

People were also seen taking pictures of a truck showcasing the cut-outs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with several leaders of the world and welcoming India's G20 presidency during the 146th annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Rath Yatra. (Source: PTI)

Priests in Puri also celebrated the festival. They were seen putting flags atop the chariots during the 'Ratha Pratistha' ritual on the occasion of the Rath Yatra festival on Tuesday. (Source: PTI)

Earlier on Tuesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also performed Pahind Vidhi, which is a symbolic ritual of cleaning the way for the chariots using a golden broom. (Source: PTI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the 'Mangala Aarti' at Jagannath Temple during the annual Rath Yatra with his family members. (Source: PTI

President Droupadi Murmu also visited Lord Jagannath Mandir on the occasion of Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas in New Delhi on Tuesday and offered her prayers. (Source: PTI)