Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra Begins in Puri
Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, started their Bahuda Yatra on Friday.
This is a special journey where they return to their main temple in Puri after staying at another temple for a week.
Many people came to see the event.
The deities were taken to big chariots in a special procession.
Important leaders wished everyone well.
There were many security people to keep everyone safe.
The weather was cloudy and humid.
Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra began their Bahuda Yatra on Friday.
The procession started earlier than scheduled, with deities carried to their chariots amid chants.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other leaders greeted devotees on the occasion.
Extensive security measures, including 13,000 personnel and AI-enabled CCTV cameras, were in place.
The festival is held under tight security following a previous crowd surge incident.
- Who
- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra, devotees, security personnel
- What
- Bahuda Yatra, a return journey of the deities to the Jagannath Temple
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Puri, India
- Why
- To mark the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple after their stay at the Gundicha Temple
Security Measures
Crowd Safety Concerns
Security Arrangements
Security Measures
Extensive security measures, including 13,000 personnel and AI-enabled CCTV cameras, ensure safety during the festival.
Crowd Safety Concerns
Despite security, past incidents like the Rath Yatra surge raise concerns about crowd management.
- Date
- Friday
- Location
- Puri, India
- Deities Involved
- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra
- Security Personnel
- 13,000+
- CCTV Cameras
- 400+ AI-enabled
- Weather Forecast
- Cloudy skies, 80-90% humidity, 29-30°C
