Puri
Jagannath Rath Yatra or car festival of Puri Jagannath
temple is one of the largest religious ceremonies of
India. Next Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2013 date is July
10th, Wednesday. Puri Rath yatra commemorates the journey
of Lord Krishna from Gokul to Mathura. This annual festival
is celebrated on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya (second day in
bright fortnight of Ashad month).
As part of Rath Yatra, the idols of Lord Puri Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken out in a procession to Gundicha Temple and remain there for nine days. Then the idols or Rath Yatra returns to Puri Jagannath temple. The return journey of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is known as Bahuda Yatra. Chandan Jatra celebrated on Akshay Tritiya marks the beginning of Rath Yatra festival during when the making of chariots and sandalwood paste painting start.
As part of Rath Yatra, the idols of Lord Puri Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken out in a procession to Gundicha Temple and remain there for nine days. Then the idols or Rath Yatra returns to Puri Jagannath temple. The return journey of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is known as Bahuda Yatra. Chandan Jatra celebrated on Akshay Tritiya marks the beginning of Rath Yatra festival during when the making of chariots and sandalwood paste painting start.
Rath
Yatra 2013 Live from Puri
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