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Hindus in Bangladesh Celebrate Rath Yatra Festival Amid Tight Security | World News
Samira Vishwas | June 27, 2025 10:24 PM CST

Hindus in Bangladesh on Friday began celebrating the rath yatra festival amid tight security.

As part of this celebration, people from all sections of social participated in a grand process in dhaka. This procession was organized by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Notably, Iskcon Organies Various events in Dhaka to celebrate the festival, the traditional nine-day rath yatra festivals of sri jagannath deva in bangladesh.

In Dhaka, The Charge Passed Through iskcon Swamibag Ashram, Joykali Temple, ITTEFAQ Interstion, Shapla Chattar, Dainik Bangla Interstation, North Side of North Side of Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Paltan Interstion, Press Club, Kadam Foara, High Court Shrine, Doel Chattar, Shaheed Minar, Jagannath Hall, Palasi Interstation and Reached Dhakeshwari TEMPLE.


The character will Arrive at the Swamibag temple on the same route and in the opposite direction on saturday, June 5, at the same time.


The Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Traffic Division has Urged Transporters to Avoid Routes from 2 PM to 6 PM on June 27 and July 5.


Police say adequate security measures have been taken to ensure smooth celebrations.


The rath yatra, also know as the character celebration of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra, is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals in puri, odisha. This festival takes place every year on the second day of the shukla paksha in the months of June or July. The Three Charioats are Built Anew Every Year Ahead of the Annual Charge.

The Grand Annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Commenced in Odisha’s Puri on Friday, as Thousands of Devotees Began Pulling The Majestic Charge of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, Amidst Chants, Drumbeats, and Spiritual Fervor.

Following the completion of key rituals, including the sacred ‘Chhera Pahanra’ Charioats – nandighosha, taladhwaja, and darpadalana.

(With ani inputs)


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