Over 1,000 devotees gathered along the Accra–Kumasi Highway to participate in the 14th annual Rath Yatra, a Hindu chariot festival organised by the Utkal Ghana Association and Shree Jagannath Temple.
The colourful procession commenced at 8:45 am with traditional Pahandi and Chhera Pahanra rituals. Odissi dancers performed gracefully, offering praise through bhajans on the journey. Devotees received free Mahaprasad meals—aromatically rich and spiritually meaningful—for free.
Tapan Kumar Panda, UGA’s joint secretary, expressed gratitude and emphasised how the festival fosters unity and cultural understanding in Ghana’s multi-ethnic landscape . The event was also a reminder of Ghana’s vibrant multicultural tapestry.