Lucknow, June 27 -- Chants of 'Jai Jagannath' and 'Hare Krishna, Hare Rama' reverberated through several corners of the city that saw several processions taken out on Jagannath Rath Yatra on Friday.

While many walked barefoot for kilometres, several swept the roads that lay ahead of the chariots of deities Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra.

In one of the parades, children dressed up as deities. Even elderly persons with difficulty walking also came to worship Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. All processions witnessed floral showers that continued throughout the procession.

Members of Marwadi Gali Rath Yatra Committee promoted the idea of 'sarve bhavantu Shukinah' (may all be happy) with the help of banners. Along with the chant...