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A massive crowd of devotees lines the streets of Ahmedabad as the 147th Rath Yatra culminates peacefully. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Decorated elephants, tableaux, and performances by local gymnasiums create a vibrant cultural display. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
The three chariots returned to the temple by 9:15pm after traversing several localities of Gujarat's largest city, including the Old City and some communally sensitive areas. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah performs 'mangla aarti' and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel performs 'pahind vidhi' at the start of the Ahmedabad Rath Yatra. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Members of the Khalashi community proudly pull the chariots forward, upholding a centuries-old tradition. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Wrestlers from traditional gymkhana pose alongside Rath Yatra procession outside Jamalpur Jagannath temple, Old city of Ahmedabad. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
The GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute, which operates 108 ambulance service, said more than 40 calls were received during the Rath Yatra from devotees complaining of falling, fainting, vomiting and abdominal pain, stroke etc. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi said that, new technology was used to ensure people did not face any inconvenience while offering prayers. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
A tableau depicting T20 World Cup winning Indian Cricket team as part of Rath Yatra procession outside Jamalpur Jagannath temple, Old city of Ahmedabad. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Besides, 20 drones and 96 surveillance cameras were installed at 47 locations on the route. Rath yatras were also held in other cities of Gujarat, including Surat. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)