Puri Rath Yatra, also known as Jagannath Rath Yatra is a popular festival dedicated to Lord Krishna in His Jagannath form. The Chariot Festival goes on for nine days and is observed with full dedication and fanfare. The festival is usually ...
Celebrated in remembrance of the journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balarama and sister Subhadra from Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple, Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is one of the biggest festivals in India. The magnificent commemoration of the Lord's ...
The word 'Jagannath' or 'Jagannatha' can be translated as the 'Lord of the Universe'. Lord Jagannath is an important deity in not only Hinduism but also in Buddhism and Jainism. Within Hinduism, the Vaishnavas or the followers of Lord Maha Vishnu see ...
As per the traditional Odia calendar, the Ratha Yatra begins on the second day of Shukla Paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Ashadha. In 2021, it commences on 12 July. It is one of the most anticipated events for the ...