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Rath Yatra In Puri Today, But Without Devotees In A Historic First

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Rath Yatra In Puri Today, But Without Devotees In A Historic First

Puri’s famous Rath Yatra began this morning as a large number of priests and temple attendants gathered at the Jagannath Temple without devotees in a historic first, a day after the Supreme Court allowed Odisha to hold the seven-day chariot festival in a restricted fashion amid India’s fight against coronavirus.

In visuals, a huge crowd could be seen outside the iconic temple – decorated for the occasion – as they took part in the colorful procession and the priests took the idol of Lord Balabhadra to a chariot. The temple complex was sanitized before the rituals began.

A video tweeted by news agency ANI showed some sevayats (people who perform the ritual services) playing traditional musical instruments and dancing to the beats as others carried the idol to the chariot. In another video, a huge crowd surrounded a chariot after the idol was mounted on it.

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In another clip, Puri’s King Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb was seen sweeping chariots with a broom having a gold handle.

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In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning greeted the devotees, saying: “My heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra. I wish that this journey filled with devotion brings happiness, prosperity, good luck, and health to the lives of the countrymen. Jai Jagannath!”

On Monday, the Supreme Court recalled its last week’s order, which banned the hugely popular festival this year, and said the state government will have to declare curfew whenever the chariots are pulled. No more than 500 people are allowed to pull the chariots as per the new order and social distancing has to be maintained.

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Only those who have tested negative for coronavirus can take part in the processions. “As per the top court’s order, the coronavirus test was conducted for all ‘sevayats’ (priests) at Puri’s Jagannath Temple. One sevayat has tested positive, he is not allowed to participate in the Rath Yatra,” Odisha Law Minister Pratap Jena was quoted as saying today by ANI.

“There shall be an interval of one hour between two chariots. Each of those engaged in pulling the chariot shall maintain social distancing before, during and after the Rath Yatra,” the court said as part of the detailed guidelines.

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The Rath Yatra from the Jagannath temple – the biggest temple of the Lord Jagannath in the coastal district of Puri — is attended by lakhs of people from across the world. But in view of the highly contagious coronavirus outbreak, the court had last week ordered a ban on the festivals, saying: “Such gatherings can’t take place at the time of the pandemic.”

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Soon after the top court’s initial comments on Monday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik tweeted saying: “Jai Jagannath”. This morning, he tweeted in Odia: “Heartiest greetings and congratulations on the occasion of the Holy Rath Yatra. On this occasion, I pray to the Lord for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state.” In another post, he shared some pictures of the iconic temple.

Lord Jagannatha is regarded as the supreme god and the sovereign monarch of the Odishan empire. Puri Jagannath Temple Odisha is known as the land of Lord Jagannath, which literally means the Lord of the Universe.

During the celebrations, Lord Jagannath comes out of his sanctum sanctorum so that devotees from different sects and communities can see him. lt is said that those who take part in the festivity “earn their passage to the heaven”, according to the temple officials.

News Source: NDTV

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SSC Exam Calendar 2025 revised, check CGL, CHSL, SI in Delhi Police, MTS, JE and other exam dates here

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SSC Exam Calendar 2025 revised, check CGL, CHSL, SI in Delhi Police, MTS, JE and other exam dates here
  • The updated Exam Calendar 2025 has been made public by SSC. Here, candidates can view the dates for the Delhi Police, MTS, JE, CGL, CHSL, and SI exams. The updated timetable for the SSC exams in the 2025–2026 session has been made public by the Staff Selection Commission, or SSC. The updated schedule is available on the official website at ssc.gov.in for candidates who wish to take any.
  • The updated calendar states that on June 5, 2025, the announcement for the Stenographer Grade “C” & “D” Examination, 2025, will be made, and registration will open that same day. The exam will take place from August 6 to August 11, 2025, and the application deadline is June 26, 2025. Similarly, registrations commission’s examinations.
  • The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the revised examination calendar for the 2025–26 session, detailing updated notification, registration, and examination dates for major recruitment exams such as CGL, CHSL, SI in Delhi Police, MTS, JE, and others. Candidates can access the complete schedule on the official SSC website at.

  • Key Exam Dates and Details
    1. Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025
    Notification Release: June 9, 2025
    Application Period: June 9 to July 4, 2025
    Exam Dates: August 13 to August 30, 2025

  • Mode: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
    2. Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025
    Notification Release: June 23, 2025
    Application Period: June 23 to July 18, 2025
    Exam Dates: September 8 to September 18, 2025

  • Mode: CBE
    3. Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination 2025
    Notification Release: June 16, 2025
    Application Period: June 16 to July 7, 2025
    Exam Dates: September 1 to September 6, 2025

  • Mode: CBES
    4. Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025
    Notification Release: June 26, 2025
    Application Period: June 26 to July 24, 2025
    Exam Dates: September 20 to October 24, 2025

  • Mode: CBE
    5. Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2025
    Notification Release: June 30, 2025
    Application Period: June 30 to July 21, 2025
    Exam Dates: October 27 to October 31, 2025

  • Mode: CBE
    6. Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2025
    Notification Release: June 5, 2025
    Application Period: June 5 to June 26, 2025
    Exam Dates: August 6 to August 11, 2025

  • Mode: CBE
    7. Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIII, 2025
    Notification Release: June 2, 2025
    Application Period: June 2 to June 23, 2025
    Exam Dates: July 24 to August 4, 2025

  • Mode: CBE
    8. Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025
    Notification Release: June 5, 2025
    Application Period: June 5 to June 26, 2025
    Exam Date: August 12, 2025

  • Mode: CBE
    9. Delhi Police Examinations (Constable, Head Constable, AWO/TPO) 2025
    Notification & Registration: July to September 2025
    Exam Dates: November to December 2025
    Mode: CBE

  • How to Download the Revised SSC Exam Calendar 2025–26 Visit the official SSC website Navigate to the “For Candidates” section and click on “Examination Calendar.” Click on the link titled “Revised Tentative Calendar of Examinations for the Year 2025–26.” The PDF will open; download and save it for future reference Additional Information.
  • The SSC examinations are conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode across various centers nationwide. The revised calendar aims to provide candidates ample time to prepare and plan for the upcoming examinations. For detailed information on each examination, including syllabus, eligibility criteria, and application procedures, candidates are advised to refer to the official.
  • Notifications released on the SSC website For more details and updates, visit the , registration, and examination dates for major recruitment exams such as CGL, CHSL, SI the complete schedule on the official SSC.
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