Bhubaneswar, May 22 -- A high-level meeting on preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Friday under the chairmanship of the state Law Minister, Prithiviraj Harichandan with focus on ensuring the smooth and disciplined conduct of the annual festival in Puri.

The important meeting was held at the State Guest House ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra, which draws lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad every year.

Puri Collector, SP, senior officials of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and servitor representatives attended the meeting.

Sources said discussions on coordination among various departments, administrative officials and servitors to ensure smooth conduct of rituals and ...