Stage set for Rath Yatra celebrations in Patna

An artist was giving final touches to the chariot of Lord Jagannath for the Rath Yatra to be taken out from International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon ) temple in Patna on July 1. Preparations were in full swing for the Rath Yatra which is being taken out after a gap of two years due to Covid pandemic.  Along with Lord Jagannath, Lord Baldev and Goddess Shubhadra  will be on the chariot. A large number of devotees are expected to participate in the Rath Yatra.

Photo: Aftab Alam Siddqui