Lakhs assembled in Puri to witness 'Ratha Yatra'
Puri, Jul 6 Amid tight security, the world famous 'Ratha Yatra' of Lord Jagannath was held in the pilgrim town of Odisha today with fanfare, religious fervour, and a spirit of camaraderie. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad descended on the seaside town to witness the commencement of the nine-day journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to Gundicha Temple and back to their abode. Devotees from all walks of life made a beeline for Puri since yesterday to have a glimpse of the presiding deities of the 12th century shrine of Sri Jagannathas. Enthusiasm and excitement ran high among the devotees asthe deities remained indoors since "Snana Purnima" on June 20. The "Naba Jaubana Darshan" of the deities was performed yesterday as they remained confined in "Anasara Pindi"(recovery chamber) after the grand bath on "Snana Purnima". With a large number of visitors thronging to the holy town on the occas