Dhaka, July 16 -- The Rath Yatra festival, organised by ISKCON Bangladesh, began on Thursday across 128 locations in Dhaka.

A grand procession was carried with large crowds of devotees pulling three decorated chariots containing the idols of Lord Jagannath, his brother Baladev, and his sister Subhadra on day 1 of the festival, which will continue till July 24.

People were seen dancing, singing the "Hare Krishna" Mahamantra, and playing traditional musical instruments like mridangas (drums) and kartals (cymbals). Various groups were involved, including children and musicians on trucks. Banners for the "Shobhayatra" (procession) were visible.

Devotees take prasadam and seek Jagannath's mercy, believing it will lead them to Golokadham. Th...