Ratha Yatra (Puri) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ratha Yatra of Puri, also rendered as the Ratha Jatra (Odia: ରଥଯାତ୍ରା, lit. 'chariot festival') (/ ˈrʌθə ˈjɑːtrɑː /, Odia pronunciation: [ɾɔt̪ʰɔ dʒat̪ɾa]), is considered the oldest and largest Hindu chariot festival celebrated annually, on the bright half of the lunar month of Ashadh (June–July). [2][3 ...
Rath Yatra: The legend behind world's largest chariot festival - BBC
WEBBelieved to be the oldest Rath Yatra or chariot procession in the world, this festival marks the annual ceremonial procession of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and younger...
The Puri Rath Yatra Chariots and Why They're Remarkable
WEBJun 26, 2019 · The main feature of the Puri Rath Yatra festival, which happens in July every year in Odisha, is the towering temple-shaped chariots that carry the three deities from the Jagannath Temple. The chariots are an architectural marvel.
Rath Yatra: The Chariot Festival of Puri, India - Learn Religions
WEBJul 1, 2018 · Every year in mid-summer, Lord Jagannath, with his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, goes on vacation, traveling on grand chariots, from his temple in Puri to his garden palace in the countryside. This belief of the Hindus has given rise to one of the biggest religious festivals in India — the Rath Yatra or the Chariot Festival.
Raths fit for the Lords: the hands that shape Puri’s chariots
WEBJun 20, 2023 · The chariots — Taladhwaja for Lord Balabhadra, Darpadalan for Goddess Subhadra and Nandighosa for Lord Jagannath — each have their own colours, height, diameter, wooden horses, guardian deities and even charioteers.
Puri Rath Yatra - History, rituals, and spiritual significance
WEBJun 2, 2023 · Held on the second day of Shukla Paksha, according to the traditional Oriya calendar, this vibrant celebration holds immense significance in Hinduism. The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, orchestrates this grand event, attracting thousands of devotees from far and wide.
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: All You Need to Know About The Chariot …
WEBJul 5, 2024 · The Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is also known as The Chariot Festival. Read on to know more about the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. Lord Jagannath is believed to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The lord is primarily worshipped at …
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: All you need to know about the …
WEBJun 20, 2023 · The festival signifies the annual visit of Lord Jagannath, Balaram, and Subhadra to the Gundicha temple in Odisha. Every year, the Rath Yatra takes place for nine days and is known as the biggest chariot procession globally.
Jagannath Temple, Puri - Wikipedia
WEBThe Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Jagannath, a form of Vishnu in Hinduism. It is located in Puri in the state of Odisha, situated on the eastern coast of India. As per temple records, King Indradyumna of Avanti built the main temple of Jagannath at Puri. [2]
Rath Yatra, Puri - Indian Culture
WEBThe largest rath soaring at forty-five feet is the red and yellow chariot of Lord Jagannath. It is called Nandighosa and it alone takes two months to construct. The horses Shankha , Shveta , Balahaka and Haridasva have the honour of pulling the Lord’s chariot.