Puri Rath Yatra: Lakhs throng holy city for 149th annual festival

Lakhs of devotees gathered in Puri for the 149th annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.

Elaborate security arrangements were in place for the festival.

medical cases and two devotee deaths were reported during the event.

The Rath Yatra was also celebrated with fervor across several Indian states.

Celebrations extended to Bangladesh as well.