Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Puri Prepares for Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra
Puri in Odisha is getting ready for the Bahuda Yatra, a big festival where Lord Jagannath and other deities return to their main temple.
There are lots of security people and special cameras to keep everyone safe.
The weather will be cloudy and humid.
The festival includes a special procession where the gods are taken to their chariots, and then the chariots are pulled back to the temple by devotees.
The king of Puri will also do a special ceremony of sweeping the chariots.
Puri is preparing for the Bahuda Yatra with heightened security measures.
Over 13,000 security personnel and 400 AI-enabled CCTV cameras are deployed.
The festival marks the return of Lord Jagannath and other deities to the Jagannath Temple.
The Pahandi procession is scheduled to begin at noon.
The weather forecast for Puri is cloudy skies with high humidity and temperatures around 29-30°C.
- Who
- Devotees, Security Personnel, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb
- What
- Bahuda Yatra, a return car festival
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Puri, Odisha
- Why
- To mark the return of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra to the Jagannath Temple
Security Measures
Devotee Experience
Security Arrangements
Security Measures
Multi-layered security with 13,000 personnel and 400 AI-enabled CCTV cameras for real-time surveillance.
Devotee Experience
Devotees may experience increased security checks and crowd management measures.
Crowd Management
Security Measures
Continuous monitoring of crowd density and integration with the Integrated Command and Control System.
Devotee Experience
Devotees are advised to adhere to guidelines to ensure safety and smooth participation.
- Event
- Bahuda Yatra
- Date
- Friday
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Security Personnel
- Over 13,000
- CCTV Cameras
- More than 400 AI-enabled
- Weather Forecast
- Cloudy skies, 80-90% humidity, 29-30°C
- Ceremonial Procession
- Pahandi
- Chariots
- Three
