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Pray from home; Hope God will allow Rath Yatra next year: SC denies permission for Rath Yatra across Odisha except at Puri

No Rath Yatra across Odisha, only at Puri Jagannath temple, SC says


In all other parts of the State, except for Puri, the celebrations of the festival of Lord Jagannath have already been banned by the Odisha government. The Covid protocol for this year's Rath Yatra is strictly laid down by the state government. However, the state has permitted the performance of these rituals inside temples in compliance with Covid guidelines. 

Due to the second wave of the Covid pandemic, the Supreme Court of India today scrapped all petitions seeking Rath Yatra celebrations in other parts of Odisha this year. "I also feel bad but we can't do anything about it. Hope god will allow next Rath Yatra," Chief Justice of India (CJI) said. 

According to the bench headed by the CJI, it was not in a position to predict Covid-19 situation in the State and a decision on this matter should be taken by the government. 

According to India Today, "This year also, Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra will be held sans devotees in Puri. The administration has prohibited similar celebrations in other parts of the state," Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK Jena said.

Also Read: Supreme Court issues notice to UP Government over its decision to allow Kanwar Yatra.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the court to consider granting permission for a yatra where only a limited number of persons are allowed to perform the rituals. Through this a balance between religious sentiments and the health of people can be achieved.


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