The auspicious annual car festival of Lord Jagannath with elder brother Lord Balarama and sister Devi Subhadra was celebrated on 14th July, 2018 at the Purusottama Kshetra, Puri. Devotees from all over India and a few countries abroad flocked in hundreds of thousands in number and participated in pulling the chariots of the three deities. Extensive live coverage was given to the festive occasion in a befitting manner in the state as well as the National hook up. The regional commentary started at 7.30 in the morning and national commentary in Hindi and English started at 9.00 AM. The commentaries continued till the pulling of chariots were over by 5.00 pm in the evening.The Station Head Sri A.C.Subudhi, DDG(E) and Programme Head Sri T.K.Rout were present in the commentary booths.
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