Idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra are on display in Kolkata as artisans and craftsmen ramp up preparations for the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 celebrations on 14 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
A finely crafted miniature wooden chariot is on display in Kolkata as festival preparations gather pace ahead of the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 celebrations on 14 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
An artisan in Kolkata is seen handcrafting a wooden chariot on 14 July 2026, as skilled craftsmen work to complete traditional chariots ahead of the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 celebrations. (Photo: NationPress)
Chariot-making is in full swing in Kolkata, with artisans applying traditional woodworking and painting techniques on 14 July 2026 to ready the chariots for the upcoming Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026. (Photo: NationPress)