Ahmedabad: Vantara, an initiative founded by Anant Ambani focused on wildlife welfare and conservation, deployed a specialised emergency team to Ahmedabad following an incident involving three elephants running amok during the 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra in the city. The team included two wildlife veterinarians, six senior mahouts, eleven trained support staff, and five elephant ambulances equipped to provide emergency medical care and behavioural support. The incident occurred during the Rath...Read More

Ahmedabad: A few days ago, Ahmedabad Police announced that it had deployed AI-based technology to manage crowds during large public events. Today, the effectiveness of that system was clearly visible during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, sister Subhadra, and brother Balram. The AI-powered crowd monitoring system of the police played a key role in maintaining public safety during the Rath Yatra being carried out in the old city area. Using real-time surveillance through CCTV cameras, the syst...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a significant security move during the Rath Yatra, Ahmedabad Police shot down an unauthorized drone using an anti-drone killer gun. The drone was being flown without official permission. The anti-drone gun used has a range of up to two kilometers and is part of the police’s enhanced security measures. Ahmedabad Police has implemented tight surveillance and security arrangements across the city to prevent any untoward incidents during the religious procession. Notably, at the Po...Read More

Ahmedabad: During the ongoing 148th Rath Yatra of Bhagwan Jagannath, Bahen Subhadra, and Bhai Balabhadra in the old city area, two to three elephants went out of control for a while. This incident occurred for the first time during the Rath Yatra and took place near the Khadia intersection. A total of three elephants (Gajrajs) became agitated, causing fear and chaos among the devotees who had gathered to witness the Yatra. Some devotees were injured in the commotion and were immediately shifted...Read More

Ahmedabad: The 148th Rath Yatra of Bhagwan Jagannath is taking place today in the city with great devotion, vibrant traditions, and extensive security arrangements. Held annually on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, or Ashadhi Bij, the chariot festival is the second-largest in the country after Puri and attracts lakhs of devotees from across Gujarat and beyond. The tradition of the Rath Yatra in the city dates back to 1878 with the belief of devotees that Lord Jagannath himself steps out to bless tho...Read More

Ahmedabad: The city witnessed a vibrant religious spectacle on Wednesday morning as the traditional Jal Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held with deep devotion and cultural fervour. Organized on the auspicious occasion of Jeth Sud Poonam, this sacred ritual marks a key milestone in the lead-up to the city's 148th annual Rath Yatra, scheduled for June 27. The procession, led by the chief priest of the Jagannath Temple, Sant Dilipdas Maharaj, unfolded with traditional devotion. In keeping with ritual...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Rath Yatra 2025, the 148th annual chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, is set to roll out with grand devotion and elaborate security arrangements. Held every year on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya (Ashadhi Beej), this vibrant procession is India’s second-largest Rath Yatra after Puri and is witnessed by lakhs of devotees from across the state and beyond. Rath Yatra 2025: Date and Timings This year, the Ahmedabad Rath Yatra will take place on June 27, Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya,...Read More