Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra: Devotees not allowed as per Covid protocols

The Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra has begun today. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujrat CM Vijay Rupani, and Orissa CM Navin Patnaik extended wishes to the devotees and requested them to not step out of their homes and pray tribute from home. Meanwhile, Jagannath Rath Yatra is a nine-day festivity marked by various rituals and traditions.