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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.
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.
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.”
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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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.
The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.
With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.
The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.
Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:
Date Temperature Sky October 23, 2024 32.93 °C Sky is clear October 24, 2024 32.69 °C Sky is clear October 25, 2024 32.5 °C Sky is clear October 26, 2024 32.07 °C Sky is clear October 27, 2024 30.69 °C Sky is clear October 28, 2024 31.29 °C Sky is clear October 29, 2024 32.09 °C Sky is clear
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