Jagannath Rath Yatra 2022: Vadodara Man Builds Robotic Rath As Tribute To Lord Jagannath
The famed Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha began on July 1. Among the photos and videos of chariot processions, one of the most fascinating comes from Gujarat's Vadodara, where a person built a robotic rath as a modernistic homage to Lord Jagannath. The Vadodara native Jai Makwana's chariot is credited with blending science and tradition. The rath is controlled via Bluetooth with the use of a phone rather than a conventional rope.
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Courtesy: DNA India
Photo: The New Indian Express
ASI Cordons UNESCO Site Hampi Chariot To Prevent From Damages
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has barricaded the stone chariot at Vijaya Vittala Temple in Karnataka's Hampi to shield it from damage. ASI Deputy Superintendent P. Kalimuthu said the barricade is to prevent "objectionable behaviour" such as touching and climbing up the monument by tourists. The UNESCO World Heritage monument is one among the three renowned stone chariots in India. The other two are located at Konark and… read-more
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