Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- Amid frenzied religious fervor and spiritual passion, lakhs of devotees thronged the pilgrim town to witness the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and their sister Devi Subhadra at Puri on Friday.

Devotional fervor took the centre-stage as followers of Jagannath across the state and other parts of the country braved sporadic drizzle to catch glimpses of the grand spectacle. It was a sea of humanity from all across the country and abroad as the majestic chariots marched on the grand road.

A multi-layer security net was thrown around to ensure smooth conduct of the festival. AI-powered CCTVs cameras were installed at various locations. National Security Guard (NSG) personnel were ...