Rath Yatra

Stampede at Hindu Festival in India Leaves 3 Dead

Jun 30, 2025

Three people were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede during the Rath Yatra religious festival in Puri, in India’s eastern Orissa state. The incident occurred near the Gundicha temple as thousands gathered for the early-morning…

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Bangladesh’s Hindu Community Celebrates Rath Yatra in Dhaka

Jun 21, 2023

The Hindu community in Bangladesh gathered in Dhaka to celebrate Rath Yatra, the Chariot Festival. Clad in traditional attire, devotees pulled ornate chariots from Swamibagh Temple to Dhakeshwari National Temple. The event showcased unity…