Hundreds of devotes from different parts of the country as well as from neighbouring India assembled at Dhamrai to observe the century-old Ratha Yatra festival of the Hindu community today.
All preparations have been completed to celebrate the 400-year-old festival that will begin at Madab Mandir (temple) in the upazila, outskirts of the capital.
Followers of Josho Madab organised the festival, said Nanda Gopal, organiser of the festival.
The 41-foot height Rath was rebuilt with the financial assistance of the Indian government last year.
Ratha Yatra festival is increasing communal harmony among all faiths in this region, he added.
Officer-in-charge of Dhamrai police station M Jahangir Alam said massive security measures had been taken to maintain law and order during the festival.
Source : New Age
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