Jagannath Rath Yatra 2019: Celebrations Underway At Puri, See Pictures Of The Chariot Festival

The Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad is among the three largest similar rath yatras which include the ratha yatra in Puri, Odisha. (Twitter)

The 142nd rath yatra of Lord Jagannath on Thursday commenced in Puri amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked the 18-km route to catch a glimpse of the deity.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with his wife Sonal Shah, performed the 'Mangala Aarti' at the historic Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad. (Twitter)

Sand art on the theme of Jagannath Rath Yatra created at Puri beach. (ANI)

The 142nd rath yatra of Lord Jagannath Thursday commenced in the city amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked the 18-km route to catch a glimpse of the deity. (ANI)

Millions of people gather to observe the procession. It is said to be the oldest chariot festival in the world. (ANI)

The Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath has been celebrated for centuries in the holy city of Puri, Orissa. (ANI)

The three deities - Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra's chariots will be pulled by the devotees in presence of lakhs of people on the grand road. (ANI)

The 142nd Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra has begun in Odisha from today. (ANI)