Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to begin today amid strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols

Arrangements are in place for Odisha's Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to commence today. Just like last year, the festival will be held without the participation of devotees in view of the Covid situation. Chalking out a detailed security plan, the state police has deployed 65 platoons of force along with senior officers. The government has strictly prohibited devotees at the Grand Road in front of the 12th century shrine in Puri during the chariots procession.

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