The Shri Jagannath Mandir Premises held a special session with the media on Friday relating to the preparation and planning for the ensuing 49th Shri Gundicha Rath Yatra which will be held on 6th of next month. The Rath Yatra of Puri Jagannath is witnessed by scores of people. The chariots of the three main deities are pulled from the Jagannath temple and culminate at Gundicha temple. According to Kamdev Biswal, secretary of the Mandir, “a colorful procession with various Ghanta Mandalis, Bhajan Mandalis will be organised. Various Jhankis depicting mythological stories will be part of the grand procession”
For the one week festival, a carnival has been planned with special attractions such as traditional food and handicrafts stalls, puppet shows, magic shows and other activities for young children. There is also arrangement of Anna Bhog Prasad and Khichadi Prasad for the devotees which will be distributed throughout the day.