Rath Yatra 2024: Discover Unknown Facts of Lord Jagannath

Rath Yatra 2024: Discover the Unknown Facts About the Divine Lord Jagannath & the Grand Festival of Orisha, India

Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots, is a grand Hindu festival held annually at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, India

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This spectacular event celebrates the journey of Lord Jagannath, along with Balabhadra and Subhadra, from their temple abode to the Gundicha Temple.

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The chariots used in Rath Yatra are built anew each year, a tradition that has been followed for centuries.

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