In Pics: Here’s how Bengali television is celebrating Rath Yatra

Rath Yatra is being celebrated today with great fervour and devotion. After two years of a gap because of the pandemic-related restrictions, devotees have been allowed to attend the famous Jagannath Rath Yatra this year. Millions of devotees across the world have turned up in Puri to attend the festival. The occasion is also celebrated in Bengal with equal devotion and enthusiasm. To make the occasion more colourful, the prime television channels are also ready to entertain the audience with special offerings. Here’ a quick look… (Photo: Facebook)

The channel started the day with the LIVE telecast of Jagannath Rath Yatra from Puri. It also has a number of special TV programs to celebrate the occasion. Rachna Banerjee-hosted ‘Didi No. 1’ will air a special episode on Rath Yatra. The host will be seen offering puja to Lord Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra. She will also share her fond memories from childhood associated with Rath Yatra and Rath-er Mela (local fairs during Rath Yatra). Today, on Rath Yatra special episode, the show will welcome some special guests. Yesterday, young participants appeared on the show and decorated Rath along with host Rachna. (Photo: Facebook)

The mythological show starring Bipul Patra and Titiksha Das in the lead roles is ready with special some episodes on the occasion of ‘Rath Yatra’. The viewers will see how Shree Chaitanya Mahaprabhu reaches Nilachal to bring back peace. The show will feature an interesting storyline revolving around Rath Yatra Utsav.

Sarkar family is ready to celebrate Rath Yatra with full devotion. The show has been airing some gripping twists and the upcoming episodes look equally interesting in terms of drama and twists. (Photo: Facebook)

The Suman Dey, Priya Mondal starrer show is also ready to entertain the audience with a special episode on ‘Rath Yatra’. The current storyline revolves around little Aru’s (child artist Aradhya Biswas) wish to celebrate the occasion after Arohi (played by Priya) encourages her for the same. But her dad Aniruddha opposes the decision stating that their family stopped celebrating Rath Yatra after the death of his wife. A determined Arohi, however, promises little Aru to fulfil her wish.

Actresses Nabanita Das and Dipanwita will be seen performing a dance act in the ‘Rath Yatra’ special show.

There will be song, dance and much more for the audience. Popular artists Arnab, Debojyoti, Susmita, Honey Bafna, Rahul and others will be seen at their entertaining best at the upcoming event. Young artists Laddoo and Udita had a gala time with other artists. Here's a glimpse...

TV show ‘Alta Phoring’ has managed to win the viewers’ hearts with its interesting storytelling and strong performance by the cast. The show is ready to entertain the audience with a special episode. Phoring and Abhradeep will organise a puja on the occasion of ‘Rath Yatra’. In this special episode, many popular artists including Nabanita Das, Honey Bafna, Rahul Mazumder, Dipanwita Rakshit, Susmita Dey, Debojyoti Roy Chowdhury and others will feature. Young artists Laddoo and Udita along with others will also be seen in this special program.