Rath Yatra: Millions brave heavy rain as Jagannath chariots roll in Odisha’s Puri

Millions of devotees gathered in Puri for Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra despite over 200 mm of rain.

Odisha deployed 12,000 security personnel for the event.

The chariots of Lord Jagannath rolled through the streets amid heavy rainfall.

The festival is a major religious event in Odisha.