Odisha: Devotees pull Lord Lingaraj’s Rukuna Rath in Bhubaneswar

Apr 10, 2022

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 10 (ANI): Following the gap of two years due to COVID pandemic, the annual chariot festival of Lord Lingaraj commenced in Bhubaneswar on April 09. Devotees flock to the Temple and pulled Lord Lingaraj’s Rukuna Rath. Adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the smooth functioning of ‘Rath Yatra’. Speaking to ANI, District Magistrate of Khordha Sangram Mohapatra said, “District administration has made arrangements for the devotees including an Ambulance, and sprinkling of water. Police and Civil Defence volunteers are also deployed.”