Puri, Odisha: The sacred Dhadi Pahandi ritual was performed with great devotion as priests and servitors ceremonially carried the idol of Lord Bala...

Puri, Odisha: The sacred Dhadi Pahandi ritual was performed with great devotion as priests and servitors ceremonially carried the idol of Lord Balabhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Taladhwaja Ratha during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra.
The traditional procession, accompanied by devotional chants and religious fervour, marked one of the most significant moments of the centuries-old chariot festival. Thousands of devotees gathered in Puri to witness the grand ritual, as the world-famous Rath Yatra officially commenced amid tight security and elaborate arrangements.