The walk began at the Tholi Pavancha in the early hours, and by mid-morning pilgrims had reached Hanumanthawaka Junction, 11 km into the route; officials expect the numbers to rise sharply after the ceremonial chariot leaves the temple
The return procession began from Turner’s Choultry on Main Road and proceeded to the Sri Jagannatha Swamy Temple on Town Kotta Road amid Vedic chanting, traditional music, drum beats, and fireworks
Thousands of devotees participate in the traditional Bonalu procession as temple authorities suspend VIP darshan and strengthen crowd management arrangements in view of the expected surge in pilgrim turnout
The first public darshan of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra after the 15-day Anavasara period drew devotees to the Krishnalanka temple; the chariot procession sets off from Sitara Grounds at 2 p.m. on July 16
The Jagannatha temple in the city in Odisha is an impressive place of worship, and the grand festival of the deity is incomparable