Vibrant colors and chants of "Jai Jagannath!" filled Concorde Manhattans as hundreds of residents celebrated the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. Following traditional rituals and Pahandi Bije, devotees pulled the chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. Devotional songs and dance recitals accompanied the procession, which concluded with a Mahaprasad feast for residents and staff.
Organizers shared the festival's significance, highlighting how bringing Odisha's rich tradition to Bengaluru fosters cultural pride and unity. Centered around the idea that "God comes to you," the event bridged diverse communities through shared devotion and celebration.
-Purushotham Kolla
Resident
Concorde Manhattans
Organizers shared the festival's significance, highlighting how bringing Odisha's rich tradition to Bengaluru fosters cultural pride and unity. Centered around the idea that "God comes to you," the event bridged diverse communities through shared devotion and celebration.
-Purushotham Kolla
Resident
Concorde Manhattans
