Video of Hindu festival in Pakan goes viral: Hundreds gather for Jagannath Rath Yatra | Trending
Aug 02, 2024 03:20 PM Hundreds of Hindus gathered to celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra in Muslim-majority Pakan last month Hundreds of Hindus gathered to celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra in Muslim-majority Pakan last month, and videos of the gathering have since gone viral on social media. Hundreds of devotees gathered for a Rath Yatra in Pakan.(Instagram/@vikash_vada) Rath Yatra is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Odisha. The festival is particularly famous for its association with Lord Jagannath, who is considered to be a form of Lord Vishnu or Krishna. Each year, thousands of devotees gather to pull the chariots on which are placed the deities of Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. While the Rath Yatra of Puri is famous, many social media users were surprised to learn that Pakani Hindus also take out a Rath Yatra in the Muslim-majority nation. An Instagram user named Vikash shared several videos from the Yatra which show a throng of devotees singing bhajans and pulling a chariot decorated elaborately with flowers. Pakani flags can be seen fluttering in the air during the Yatra, and chilled bottles of water were handed out to devotees. Take a look at his videos below: According to the Instagram Reels, the Rath Yatra programme was organised in Karachi, the capital of Sindh and the largest city in Pakan. The videos have gone viral with millions of views and thousands of comments – many of them from people who were surprised to learn of Hindus in Pakan. “Thanks for showing this side of Pakan,” wrote one Instagram user. “This is our Karachi. Respect,” said another. “As an Indian Muslim, this made my heart happy,” one person commented. Hinduism, in fact, forms the second largest religion in Pakan after Islam. According to the 2023 Pakani Census, Hindus account for just 2.17% of Pakan’s population and are mainly concentrated in Sindh. Chrians form the third-largest religious demographic at 1.37%. The Hindustan Times YouTube channel now has 7 million subscribers. We thank our viewers for their support. Follow the channel for exclusive video news on politics, sports, entertainment & more. Click here. See more Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world News / Trending / Video of Hindu festival in Pakan goes viral: Hundreds gather for Jagannath Rath Yatra
