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!!! A Divine Journey: Our Puri Ratha Yatra Adventure 2024 !!!

Puri Ratha Yatra 2024  Setting Off for a Spiritual Sojourn On a promising, cloudy morning of July 5th, a group of ten friends embarked on a pilgrimage from Bangalore to witness the grand spectacle of Puri's Ratha Yatra. Our journey commenced at 10: 50 AM from SMVT Bangalore station aboard the Howrah Express, our hearts brimming with anticipation. To ensure a comfortable and satisfying travel experience, we had thoughtfully packed a traditional vegetarian feast comprising idlis, pooris, tomato thooku, rotis, and sanjis. The train journey was a delightful tapestry of laughter, shared stories, soulful devotional songs, and mesmerizing landscapes. Reaching Puri: A Spiritual Awakening After an enchanting train ride, we arrived at Khurudha Road Junction the following afternoon. We promptly secured tickets for the local train to Puri, scheduled for 12: 30 PM. As the train glided through the countryside, our excitement for the upcoming Ratha Yatra reached a crescendo. Upo...