Puri, May 1 -- In a grand tradition, the construction of Lord Jagannath's chariot for the annual Rath Yatra festival has commenced in Puri, Odisha. The construction began on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya, April 30, marking the beginning of the preparations for the revered festival.

The Rath Yatra, also known as the "Festival of Chariots," is a significant event in the Hindu calendar, where Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, is taken out in a grand procession on chariots through the streets of Puri. The festival attracts millions of devotees from around the world.

The construction of the chariots is a meticulous process, with skilled artisans and craftsmen working tirelessly to complete the intricate ...