Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad allowed with limited participation
The Hindu
The State government has directed the Jagannath temple management to have only three chariots and two other vehicles in the Yatra convoy
The Gujarat government on Thursday allowed the 144th annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad city on July 12 with limited participation and strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols and crowd control measures. Curfew will be clamped along the entire route to prevent large gatherings. The State government has directed the Jagannath temple management to have only three chariots and two other vehicles in the Yatra convoy. No other troupes, dancers and singers, musicians, decorated elephants and trucks will be allowed in the procession.More Related News

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