Devotees gathered in large numbers at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, on 16 July 2026 to take part in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of Hinduism's most celebrated chariot processions. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The sacred chariot of Lord Jagannath was pulled through the streets near Hauz Khas in New Delhi on 16 July 2026, as devotees chanted prayers and offered floral tributes along the procession route. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Thousands of devotees joined the Jagannath Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas on 16 July 2026, reflecting the festival's deep spiritual significance as a symbol of divine accessibility — when Lord Jagannath comes to his devotees. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Devotional chants and prayers filled the air at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, as worshippers participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra on 16 July 2026, carrying the spirit of the Puri festival to the national capital. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra transformed the Hauz Khas neighbourhood of New Delhi on 16 July 2026, with colourful decorations, traditional music and large crowds of devotees marking the occasion. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Pulling the chariot of Lord Jagannath is considered a highly auspicious act; devotees at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, took turns drawing the rath during the procession on 16 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The Jagannath Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas on 16 July 2026 offered a spiritual spectacle in the heart of New Delhi, drawing devotees from across the city who gathered to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The Hauz Khas edition of the Jagannath Rath Yatra on 16 July 2026 underscored how the festival's traditions — rooted in Odisha's Puri — have taken firm hold across India's major cities, including New Delhi. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Floral offerings, incense and devotional songs marked the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, on 16 July 2026, as families and individuals came together in communal worship. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Thousands of worshippers marked the Jagannath Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas in New Delhi on 16 July 2026, celebrating one of Hinduism's most revered annual festivals with processions, music and collective prayer. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
On 16 July 2026, the Jagannath Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas brought together devotees from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the festival's message of universal devotion to Lord Jagannath, the 'Lord of the Universe'. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Mirroring the grandeur of the main Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, the Hauz Khas celebration in New Delhi on 16 July 2026 carried the same devotional fervour as devotees sought divine blessings from Lord Jagannath. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Devotion was on full display at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, on 16 July 2026, as participants in the Jagannath Rath Yatra carried flags, sang bhajans and walked alongside the decorated chariot of Lord Jagannath. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The Jagannath Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas on 16 July 2026 highlighted the strong community spirit of New Delhi's devotees, who organised and participated in the religious procession with enthusiasm and collective faith. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Scenes of joy and reverence unfolded at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, on 16 July 2026, as devotees of all ages participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra, making the annual event a vibrant celebration of faith. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The Jagannath Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas on 16 July 2026 concluded a day of deep religious observance in New Delhi, with devotees departing with prasad and blessings, vowing to return for the festival next year. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Devotees at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, on 16 July 2026 sought the grace of Lord Jagannath during the annual Rath Yatra, a festival believed to grant liberation to all who witness or participate in the sacred chariot procession. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
In a moment of collective devotion, worshippers at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, united on 16 July 2026 to celebrate the Jagannath Rath Yatra, reaffirming the enduring cultural and spiritual legacy of this ancient Hindu festival. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
As the Jagannath Rath Yatra at Hauz Khas, New Delhi, drew to a close on 16 July 2026, the fervour of the devotees remained undiminished — a testament to the festival's abiding hold on the hearts of believers across India. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Faith filled the streets of Hauz Khas, New Delhi, on 16 July 2026 as devotees joined the Jagannath Rath Yatra — a living tradition that connects millions of Hindus across India to the divine journey of Lord Jagannath. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)