Rath Yatra 2019: Know the importance of touching the chariot rope during the festival
The festival holds prime importance in the Eastern side of the country where Rath Yatra is the most revered celebration time. Lakhs of devotees throng Puri, just to catch a glimpse of their favourite Lord riding the chariot.
Jul 18, 2019, 07:49 AM ISTRath Yatra 2019: Ever noticed Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra's chariots are different?
The three chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra are different in size and other detailing.
Jul 12, 2019, 19:03 PM ISTRath Yatra 2019: The legend behind unfinished hands of Lord Jagannath's idol in Puri temple
The idols of Lord Jagannath depicts the Lord embodying features of a large, square-shaped head, big eyes and unfinished limbs.
Jul 11, 2019, 19:08 PM ISTRath Yatra 2019: Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art on chariot festival is all about peace, joy and happiness—Pic inside
During the month of Asadha in June or July, the presiding deities—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are taken from their Puri temple to Bada Danda and complete the distance of almost 3 km to Shri Gundicha Temple on huge chariots respectively.
Jul 04, 2019, 10:29 AM ISTRath Yatra 2019: Tithi, timings and significance
The holy festival of Rath Yatra is held in Odisha's Puri and marks the journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balbhadra and Goddess Subadhra from their actual abode (the Puri Jagannath Temple) to the Gundicha temple.
Jul 04, 2019, 06:36 AM IST