Puri, July 5 -- Amidst an overcast sky and continuous drizzle, more than half a million devotees gathered at Badadanda to witness the return car festival, known as the Bahuda Yatra, of Lord Jagannath,his elder brother Lord Balavadra and their sister Devi Subhadra.
Badadanda, the grand avenue where the Rath Yatra unfolds, transformed into a sea of devotees. The Holy Trinity-Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra-embarked on their return journey to the main temple after spending nine days at their birthplace, the Janmavedi in Gundicha temple, enjoying delicacies prepared by their divine mother, Yashoda.
The day began with priests performing the daily rituals of the deities, including Mangal Arati, Mailum, Tadap Lagi, Abakash, Su...