What is Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in the city of Puri, Odisha, India. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, who are worshipped as deities in the famous Jagannath Temple. The festival usually takes place in the month of June or July and marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. Gundicha Temple is considered to be the maternal aunt's house of Lord Jagannath, and according to legend, the deities visit this temple for a nine-day sojourn. The highlight of Rath Yatra is the procession of the deities on grand chariots, pulled by devotees through the streets of Puri. The chariots, known as Rathas, are large and intricately decorated structures made of wood. The main chariot is for Lord Jagannath and is called Nandighosa. Lord Balabhadra's chariot is named Taladhwaja, and Devi Subhadra's chariot is called Darpadalana. The ch...
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