Puri Rath Yatra Odisha
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Puri Jaganatha temple, Odisha
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Puri is one of the most popular cities in the state of Odisha in India. It is also known by the name of Jagannath Puri which has been named after Jagannath Temple, an eleventh-century temple situated in this city. Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimages in India and is considered as the holy city of Hindus. Puri is famous among the visitors due to its beautiful beaches and beach resorts.
As a result of which thousands of visitors from all over India as well as abroad visit Puri every year. Puri Rath Yatra Odisha takes place on the full moon day according to the Hindu calendar in the month of Asadha (June/ July).
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| Jaganath Temple puri, Odisha |
This festival attracts thousands of devotees as well as tourists from all over India and other parts of the world. The Puri Rath Yatra Odisha is also known by the names of Ghosa Jatra, Dasavatara Jatra, Gundicha Jatra, Navadina Jatra, and several other names. This yatra is considered to be a sacred and special occasion among Hindu followers. This is such a sacred festival that a devotee is blessed by just touching the chariot or ropes that pull these chariots.
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra:
The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra Odisha is one of the grandest events in India. It is known as the festival of chariots of Lord Jagannath. It is held every year at Puri in which the deities of the temple Lord Jagannath, Sri Mandira, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra along with the celestial wheel known as Sudarshana are placed on their respective chariots. These chariots are beautifully decorated and are drawn by thousands of followers. The chariots are designed as the replicas of Jagannath temple. These deities on their chariots are carried in a nine-day journey or yatra from Jagannath temple to Gundicha mandir. The journey is accompanied by thousands of followers.
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| Puri Jagannatha Rath yatra |
The Puri Rath Yatra Odisha is truly an amazing festival and those planning to visit Odisha should make sure that they participate in this sacred festival.
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| Puri Jagannath Rath yatra, Odisha |
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