Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 -- Nine-day Rath Yatra of Maa Biraja, the presiding deity of Odisha's Jajpur, began amid religious fervour and enthusiasm on Sunday. A large number of devotees gathered to seek the goddess's blessings.

The ceremonial idol of Maa Biraja was brought out of the temple and placed on her famous Singhadhwaja Rath. The rath is also known as the Vijay Rath.

The chariot rolled out from the Singhadwara (Lion's Gate), marking the beginning of the much-awaited annual festival.

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The festival began with special prayers at the Yajna Mandap near the Singhadwara, followed by the consecration ceremony of the chariot. After the rituals, the cer...