Religious fervor marks Jagannath Swamy ratha yatra in Vizianagaram
The Hindu
The celestial procession of Swami Jagannath with chariot was taken up from the historic Santapet Jagannath Swamy temple to Kanyakaparameswari temple in Vizianagarm on June 20
Hundreds of devotees participated in Jagannath Swamy ratha yatra with religious fervor in Vizianagaram on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The celestial procession with chariot was taken up from the historic Santapet Jagannath Swamy temple to Kanyakaparameswari temple. The temple which was believed to be constructed 400 years ago and the oldest temple in Vizianagaram City.
Endowments Department Executive Officer A.L.Sudharani offered the first prayer to presiding deities Jagannath Swamy, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Jagannath Seva Samiti members including Kapuganti Prakash and others also participated in the celebrations.
Vasavi-Vanitha Club leaders PVR Kumari P.Amruta Sri K.Padma and others participated in service activities.
Members of various women organisations performed Kolatam and other traditional dances at the temple premises.