Overview

• Chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra departed from the Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple on June 27 in the annual nine-day festival.
• Authorities have mobilized around 10,000 security personnel, including NSG commandos and CAPF units, across eight zones to manage crowd and traffic.
• Surveillance measures feature over 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras, anti-drone systems, police drones and a newly established integrated command-and-control centre.
• Nearly two million devotees are participating, taking part in rituals such as Chhera Panhara and Suna Besha while braving overnight rains for darshan.
• East Coast Railway is operating 365 special trains and state buses are shuttling pilgrims from across Odisha to Puri to support travel logistics.