Artisans craft Rath Yatra chariots in Puri

Artisans in Puri, Odisha work on the three sacred chariots ahead of the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, as photographed on 11 June 2026 and shared by the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA).

The construction of all three chariots for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is progressing in Puri, Odisha, with skilled craftsmen continuing work as of 11 June 2026.

The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA) is overseeing chariot construction for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha, with artisans actively engaged as of 11 June 2026.

Traditional craftsmen in Puri continue building the sacred chariots of Lord Jagannath for the annual Rath Yatra, a centuries-old religious festival held in Odisha each year.

Preparations for Rath Yatra 2026 are well underway in Puri, Odisha, with artisans working on the three iconic chariots of Lord Jagannath under the watch of the SJTA as of 11 June 2026.

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