The rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri is an attraction in its own

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Rath Yatra is by far the most renowned festivals of the Hindus. Not just a festival y name, but

foundation of the particular temple it is a conglomeration of hundreds of people all together

at a certain time in the year. It is probably one of the largest gatherings that can be seen at a

particular time of the year. The festival is mainly carried out in the eastern state of Odisha.

The Yatra is basically a symbol of the annual migration of Lord Jagannath to the temple of

Gundicha that is located in Puri.

The main attraction of this Yatra is primarily the chariots that re richly decorated with eye

catching garlands and other ornamentations. This acts as one of the key attractions for the

people who come to visit the rath Yatra. The crowd present in the Yatra is not just limited to

people in the state or to Hindus in India. There are almost thousands of devotees from all

around the globe who come to visit Puri on this pious occasion. One of the prime rituals of

the festival is that hundreds of devotees hold the rope that is attached to the chariots and pull

the chariot through the entire length of the journey. In fact being able to touch the holy rope

is considered to be something very pious by the devotees. Through the passage of time rath

Yatra of Jagannath Puri has not just become a prim festival but has become a great tourist

attraction as well. It does allure hundreds of devotees and travellers from all across the globe

every year.

A brief idea about the festival

The three chariots that are mainly made for Lord Jagannatha, Balarama and Subhadra are

carved out of specific trees ever year. The chariots are thus renewed on a yearly basis. Myth

goes that no person is allowed to see the construction of the statues of Lord Jagannatha in any

way. The idol is thus created in complete secrecy. The Poda pitha is also a specialty that we

get to see in the festival. It is a type of savory that is made specifically at the time of the Yatra

and is given as an offering to the gods and goddesses during the performing of the rituals.

The chariots that are present during the occasion are decorated in a particular way. They

follow a common scheme every year and decorate the chariots in a particular pattern. The

footage of the entire festival is showcased on a number of channels on the television

throughout the day. This has in fact made it easier for people who are unable to visit the

Yatra in person to get a glimpse of the rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri. Initially a festival of a

particular state, this festival has now gained a global stature of its own. It is mesmerizing to

see how a festival can in its own way bring about camaraderie between people of all religions

at a particular time of the year.

Summary:

If you have not yet paid a visit to Puri during this auspicious occasion, it is time you make an

attempt to do so. It is indeed refreshment for the mind and the soul alike.