The 144th annual rath yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Gujarat s Ahmedabad city on Monday morning, but it was devoid of the usual festive fervour and crowds due to the curfew imposed on its route to bar people from taking part in it in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of the usual cavalcade of around 100 trucks, decked up elephants, akhadas and singing troupes, this year s procession consisted of only three chariots, pulled by nearly 100 youths from the Khalasi community, and four to five other vehicles. To prevent people from gathering on roads for a glimpse of the deities, a curfew has been imposed on the entire 19-km route of the procession from early morning till afternoon, Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja told reporters.
Rath Yatra taken out in Ahmedabad with limited participation
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Ahmedabad s Jagannath Rath Yatra culminates amid strict COVID protocols
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