Rath Yatra is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in the month of Ashadha (June–July) in the city of Puri in Odisha, Bharat. The festival commemorates the annual journey of the deities Jagannath (Krishna), Balabhadra (Balarama), and Subhadra, along with their sister-in-law, Lakshmi, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, about 3 kilometers away.
The chariots of the deities are called Nandighosha (for Jagannath), Taladhwaja (for Balabhadra), and Devadalana (for Subhadra). They are made of wood and are beautifully decorated with flowers, flags, and religious symbols. The chariots are pulled by thousands of devotees, who sing and dance in celebration.
The Rath Yatra is a time for great joy and celebration for the people of Puri. It is a time to come together as a community and to celebrate their faith. The festival also attracts pilgrims from all over India and the world.
Here are some of the important events of the Rath Yatra festival:
- Ratha Prathistha: This is the ceremony in which the chariots are consecrated and the deities are placed inside them. It takes place on the day before the Rath Yatra.
- Chhera Pahanra: This is the ritual of sweeping the path of the chariots. It is believed that this will purify the path and remove any obstacles.
- Bahuda Yatra: This is the return journey of the deities from the Gundicha Temple to the Jagannath Temple. It takes place nine days after the Rath Yatra.
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