Puri Jagannath Bahuda Yatra 2025: All Chariots Reach Singhadwara Near Srimandir, Trinity's Return Journey Concludes

All three chariots reach Singhadwara in Puri; Mahaprabhu Jagannath's Nandighosha chariot reached the Lion's Gate at around 9:30PM.

After Lord Jagannath's Nandighosha chariot reached 'Shree Nahara', the sacred Lakshmi Narayana Bheta ritual was performed in presence of Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb.

Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja and Devi Subhadra's Darpadalana chariots reach Singhadwara near Puri Srimandir. Mahaprabhu will join His siblings in sometime.

As per initial reports, nearly 140 people have been admitted to the hospital after they complained of suffocation, while a few of them sustained injuries in the crowd during chariot pulling.

Lord Jagannath's majestic Nandighosha chariot sets off on the sacred return journey to Puri Srimandir. The atmosphere is charged with chants of 'Jai Jagannath' as lakhs of devotees pull the ropes with devotion and joy.

Devi Subhadra follows Bada Thakura as her Darpadalana chariot rolls swiftly on the Bada Danda in Puri

Despite heavy rains, devotees stay put on Bada Danda to pull chariots of the Holy Trinity. The entire Grand Road has turned into a sea of devotion.

Bahuda Yatra begins as Lord Balabhadra, the eldest of siblings, leads the chariot procession riding His Taladhwaja chariot towards Srimandir.

The Trinity Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra are seated on their respective chariots and devotees dip in devotion as they see their God eye-to-eye

Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performs the traditional 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual, sweeping the chariot platforms with a golden broom.

Adorned with the floral crown, Lord Jagannath sways gently as He moves onto his Nandighosha chariot in Dhadi Pahandi amid chants of Hari Bol and rhythms of traditional instruments.

Devotion and joy fill Bada Danda (Grand Road) in Puri as sevayats escort Devi Subhadra to her chariot Darpadalana outside Gundicha temple.

Swinging and swaying, Bada Thakura Balabhadra, eldest of the Holy siblings, steps out of Gundicha Temple as He is being carried onto His Taladhwaja chariot outside Gundicha temple.

Devotees flood pilgrim town Puri as chariots of Holy Trinity set to roll through the streets on Bada Danda.

Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performs the traditional 'Chhera Pahanra ritual, sweeping the chariot platforms with a golden broom before the deities begin their return journey to Srimandir, pulled by lakhs of devotees.

Pahandi rituals conclude as all three sibling deities take their seats on their respective chariots. They will soon embark on their return journey to Srimandir.

And finally, Mahaprabhu appears.. Adorned with the floral crown, Lord Jagannath sways gently as He moves onto his Nandighosha chariot in Dhadi Pahandi amid chants of Hari Bol and rhythms of traditional instruments.

Devotion and joy fill Bada Danda (Grand Road) in Puri as sevayats escort Devi Subhadra to her chariot Darpadalana outside Gundicha temple.

Swinging and swaying, Bada Thakura Balabhadra, eldest of the Holy siblings, steps out of Gundicha Temple as He is being carried onto His Taladhwaja chariot outside Gundicha temple.

The sacred return journey begins at 9:55 AM with Pahandi rituals of Chakradhar Sudarshan as He is being escorted by servitors to Darpadalana, the chariot of Devi Subhadra.

Devotees swell in Puri as time for Pahandi and pulling of chariots gets nearer for the deities' Bahuda Yatra

Devotees wait with bated breath for the Trinity, holding faith and umbrellas to save themselves from rain as Pahandi rituals are about to begin at the Gundicha temple in Puri in sometime.

On the auspicious occasion of Bahuda Yatra, sand maestro Sudarsan Pattnaik sculpts a magnificent sand art of Mahaprabhu Jagannath on Puri sea beach.

Abakasa Niti was completed at 7:40 AM, followed by Mailama at 7:45 AM, Surjya Puja at 8:05 AM, Besa Sesha at 8:15 AM, and Dwarapala Puja at 8:20 AM.

Speaking to media, Puri SP Pinak Mishra assured that all rituals during Bahuda Yatra of the deities will be conducted amid tight security arrangements. "Anti-sabotage units, anti-drone teams, and ground forces are all ready. We urge devotees to have patience and not crowd near the cordons," he said.

Rituals are reportedly running behind schedule as Trinity's Mangala Alati completed at around 7:05 AM.

Devotees have started pouring in large numbers at the Grand Road to witness the Bahuda Yatra.

Around 200 platoons of police force have been deployed in the pilgrim town to ensure the safety of devotees during the Bahuda Yatra. Odisha Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad has also been stationed in Puri to tackle any possible security threats. For additional surveillance, 275 modern AI-enabled cameras have been installed across the city, including along the Puri-Bhubaneswar and Puri-Konark roads. This apart, a dedicated control room has been set up at the Puri Town Police Station, where officers are keeping a close watch on the situation through live camera feeds, informed police sources.

As per the schedule, rituals include Mangala Alati, followed by Mailama, Tadapa Lagi And Rosha Homa, Abakasha Niti, Surjya Puja, Dwarapala Puja, Gopal Ballabha, Sakala Dhupa, Senapata Lagi, and Mangalarpana, which is likely to finish by 12 noon.

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