Rituals on Rath Yatra Day
Rath Yatra, celebrated with grandeur in Puri, Odisha, is a festival rich in rituals and traditions. The day of Rath Yatra is marked by a series of elaborate and spiritually significant rituals that attract millions of devotees from across the globe. Here’s a detailed look at the key rituals performed on Rath Yatra day: 1. […]
10 Fascinating Facts About Rath Yatra
1. Ancient Origins Rath Yatra has been celebrated for centuries, with its origins tracing back to ancient times. It is one of the oldest Hindu festivals, mentioned in various Puranas and scriptures. 2. Unique Chariots Every year, three new chariots are constructed for Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. These chariots are made from […]
Why We Celebrate Rath Yatra
Introduction Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with immense enthusiasm and devotion. The festival, primarily observed in Puri, Odisha, is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. Rath Yatra is celebrated for various religious, mythological, and […]
Pahili Bhog
Worth mentioning, the ‘Pahili Bhoga’ is a delicious ‘food’ prepared by Yashoda (mother of Lord Krishna). After ‘Margasira’ month, Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Jagannath, visits her father’s house and stays there for one month. In her absence at Srimandir, mother Yashoda prepares food for her son Lord Jagannath and offers Him early in the […]
Ghodalagi Besha
From Odhan Sasthi to Basanta Panchami in the months of Margasira and Pousha. The month of Marghasira are the cooler parts of the year. Thus during the period from Margasira Sukla Sasthi tithi (the 6th day of the bright fortnight in Margasira) to Magha Sukla Panchami tithi (the 5th day of the bright fortnight in […]