'Ulto Rath' celebrated across Bengal with devotional fervour and fanfare

Amid beats of drums and cymbals, flower-decked chariots were also taken out in Mahesh

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KOLKATA: Devotees pulled the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra on Saturday as the 'Ulto Rath' (Return Chariot) festival was celebrated across West Bengal with great fervour and joy.

After their eight-day stay in 'Mahsir Bari', aunt's place, Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra returned to their home.

In Kolkata, ISKCON's Ulto Rath Yatra attracted a huge crowd. While returning from 'Mashir Bari' the deities started their journey from Outram Road near Park Street Metro.