CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The bench said that it is only considering holding of the Yatra in Puri and not anywhere else in Odisha. The top court said the when temple committee and the trust are responsible for conducting the Rath Yatra, then why Shankaracharya is involved.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ratha Yatra (Read as: Ratha Jatra) (Odia: ) (/ˈrʌə ˈjɑːtrɑː/, Odia pronunciation: [ɾɔt̪ʰɔ dʒat̪ɾa]; lit. ‘Car Festival or Chariot Festival’) is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Shri Khetra Puri Dham in the state of Odisha, India.

Detailed explanation-3: -People come from across the world to participate in Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra. This festival is observed on the Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi in the month of Aashadha. Jagannath Rath Yatra was celebrated in Odisha’ Puri on Friday, 1st July 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The historic Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is scheduled to be held on June 23, 2020. The world famous Rath Yatra festival is a nine-day long celebration held in the seaside pilgrim town of Puri (Odisha) and various other Lord Jagannath temples located across the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -Puri is famous for its annual Rathayatra festival. Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha, India.