Visakhapatnam Indian News Times:On Saturday, as part of the *Ratha Yatra* and *Dashavatara* celebrations organized by the Endowments Department at the Sri Jagannath Swamy Temple within the Turner Choultry premises, the deity appeared before devotees in the 'Kurmavatara' (tortoise incarnation) form. Temple priests performed special rituals in accordance with the Sri Vaikhanasa Agama tradition.
In the afternoon, *Anna Santarpana* (distribution of consecrated food) was conducted for 1,000 devotees participating in the *Ratha Yatra* festivities. In the evening, the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita and a Kuchipudi dance performance by children delighted the audience. As it was a Saturday, the Turner Choultry premises were packed with devotees.
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