2023-06-20T10:19:06
Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is an annual Hindu festival celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Odisha and the holy city of Puri. The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra. During the Rath Yatra festival, the idols of the three deities are taken out in a grand procession in three chariots, which are decorated beautifully and pulled by thousands of devotees. This procession starts from the Jagannath Temple in Puri and moves towards the Gundicha Temple, a few kilometers away. The Rath Yatra festival is celebrated with great devotion and fervor by millions of devotees who travel to Puri every year to witness this grand event. The festival starts with the Gundicha Yatra, followed by Snana Yatra, and finally concludes with the famous Bahuda Yatra. During the Rath Yatra festival, the city of Puri is transformed into a vibrant and lively place. People from all over the world come to witness the grand procession and to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. The festival is a true expression of India's rich cultural heritage and a symbol of unity and devotion.
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