The Rath Yatra was celebrated with much fervour at as many as 21 places of the Silk City on Wednesday.
large numbers of devotees witnessed the Rath Yatra held at Brahma Nagar Third lane. lord Jagannath was taken out to the chariot in a procession from the small shrine built in the house of late Arjuna Patro, who was a lawyer. Devotees danced to the tunes of Ghanta, conches, trumpets and drums during the procession that was held from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
The chariot moved en-route Brahmanagar, Brajanagar, New Bus Stand Road and the main roads and finally reached the Mausi Maa temple. The lord tasted various Pithas (cakes) at the temple as per the tradition.
Notably, the Rath Yatra has been conducted by Patro family members Ashutosh Patro and Arup Patro for the last 11 years with the cooperation of local residents.