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  Gundicha Temple, also known as the Mausi Maa Temple, is a Hindu temple located in the city of Puri, Odisha, India. It is an important pilgrimage site and is closely associated with the annual Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath. The Gundicha Temple is situated about three kilometers away from the Jagannath Temple. It is believed to be the home of Lord Jagannath's maternal aunt, and hence it is also known as the "Mausi Maa Temple" (Aunt's Temple). According to Hindu mythology, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra visit this temple during the Rath Yatra festival. During Rath Yatra, the deities are ceremoniously taken from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple in a grand procession. This journey is symbolic of Lord Jagannath's annual visit to his aunt's house. The deities stay at the Gundicha Temple for a period of nine days, known as the "Navakalevara." The Navakalevara ritual, which occurs once every 12 or 19 years, involves re

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

Jai Jagannath is a popular chant and slogan among devotees of Lord Jagannath, a deity worshipped in the Indian state of Odisha. Jagannath is considered a form of Lord Vishnu and is worshipped along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, in the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The term "Jai Jagannath" can be translated as "Victory to Lord Jagannath" or "Hail Lord Jagannath." It is an expression of devotion and reverence towards the deity. Devotees often use this phrase as a greeting or to express their love and devotion for Lord Jagannath. The annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri is one of the most significant events associated with Lord Jagannath. During this festival, the deities are taken out in grand processions on specially designed chariots, and millions of devotees throng to witness and participate in the celebrations. The chant of "Jai Jagannath" resonates throughout the festival, filling the air with spiritual energy