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Devotees join Rath Yatra procession

The Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath, celebrated by the Hindu faithful, began on Thursday with the Agnihotra Yajna for world peace and prosperity. The Rath Yatra of Jagannath, Baladev, and Subhadra began from the Swamibag Ashram of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and ended at the Dhakeshwari National Temple.

According to Sanatani religious leaders, the Rath Yatra is observed in accordance with tradition to commemorate the journey of Jagannath, his brother Balaram and their sister Subhadra. Balaram's chariot leads the procession, followed by Subhadra's in the middle. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
According to Sanatani religious leaders, the Rath Yatra is observed in accordance with tradition to commemorate the journey of Jagannath, his brother Balaram and their sister Subhadra. Balaram's chariot leads the procession, followed by Subhadra's in the middle. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
According to Sanatani religious leaders, the Rath Yatra is observed in accordance with tradition to commemorate the journey of Jagannath, his brother Balaram and their sister Subhadra. Balaram's chariot leads the procession, followed by Subhadra's in the middle. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
According to Sanatani religious leaders, the Rath Yatra is observed in accordance with tradition to commemorate the journey of Jagannath, his brother Balaram and their sister Subhadra. Balaram's chariot leads the procession, followed by Subhadra's in the middle. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
According to Sanatani religious leaders, the Rath Yatra is observed in accordance with tradition to commemorate the journey of Jagannath, his brother Balaram and their sister Subhadra. Balaram's chariot leads the procession, followed by Subhadra's in the middle. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
According to Sanatani religious leaders, the Rath Yatra is observed in accordance with tradition to commemorate the journey of Jagannath, his brother Balaram and their sister Subhadra. Balaram's chariot leads the procession, followed by Subhadra's in the middle. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The first chariot in the Rath Yatra procession, which departed from the Swamibag Ashram, carries Balaram. According to Hindu religious leaders, the middle chariot is dedicated to his sister Subhadra, while the rear chariot carries Jagannath. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The first chariot in the Rath Yatra procession, which departed from the Swamibag Ashram, carries Balaram. According to Hindu religious leaders, the middle chariot is dedicated to his sister Subhadra, while the rear chariot carries Jagannath. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees of all ages participate in the Rath Yatra, which began from the Swamibag Ashram of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees of all ages participate in the Rath Yatra, which began from the Swamibag Ashram of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A large contingent of law-enforcing personnel is deployed to secure the Rath Yatra, which began from the Swamibag Ashram in Dhaka on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A large contingent of law-enforcing personnel is deployed to secure the Rath Yatra, which began from the Swamibag Ashram in Dhaka on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
As the chariot reaches Motijheel from the Swamibag Ashram on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026, the road remains filled with devotees. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
As the chariot reaches Motijheel from the Swamibag Ashram on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026, the road remains filled with devotees. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
শ্রী শ্রী জগন্নাথ দেবের রথযাত্রায় অংশ নেন দেশের বিভিন্ন প্রান্ত থেকে আসা সনাতন ধর্মাবলম্বীরা। ছবি: আব্দুল্লাহ আল মমীন
শ্রী শ্রী জগন্নাথ দেবের রথযাত্রায় অংশ নেন দেশের বিভিন্ন প্রান্ত থেকে আসা সনাতন ধর্মাবলম্বীরা। ছবি: আব্দুল্লাহ আল মমীন
শ্রী শ্রী জগন্নাথ দেবের রথযাত্রায় অংশ নেন দেশের বিভিন্ন প্রান্ত থেকে আসা সনাতন ধর্মাবলম্বীরা। ছবি: আব্দুল্লাহ আল মমীন
শ্রী শ্রী জগন্নাথ দেবের রথযাত্রায় অংশ নেন দেশের বিভিন্ন প্রান্ত থেকে আসা সনাতন ধর্মাবলম্বীরা। ছবি: আব্দুল্লাহ আল মমীন
Women take part in the Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath through traditional singing and dancing on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Women take part in the Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath through traditional singing and dancing on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bow on the road to seek blessings during the chariot procession of Lord Jagannath on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bow on the road to seek blessings during the chariot procession of Lord Jagannath on Thursday, Jul 16, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 16 Jul 2026, 11:49 PM

Updated : 16 Jul 2026, 11:49 PM

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