BHUBANESWAR: As a controlled Covid situation has ignited the hope of celebration of Rath Yatra amid devotees after two years on July 1, the district administration expects a footfall of around 12 to 15 lakh to the mega religious event. The pandemic had forced the government to ban the participation of devotees in Rath Yatra in 2020 and 2021.
The Puri district administration held a preparatory meeting with the officials of different departments on Thursday for smooth conduct of the nine-day annual festival. The administration said they would keep two plans — Rath Yatra with devotees and without devotees — in readiness.
