Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023

The Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots, is believed to be the oldest and largest chariot procession in the world.

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It is observed every year as per the Hindu calendar. This year, the auspicious Rath Yatra will be celebrated on June 20 in Puri, Odisha

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The Jagannath Rath Yatra begins from Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri towards the Gundicha temple.

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Do you know? This Yatra is the only festival whose rituals allow Hindu deities to travel from the Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple, where they stay for a couple of days.

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These chariots are pulled by devotees with a belief that touching the ropes of the chariots will cleanse all the sins committed, knowlingly or otherwise.

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Apart from Puri, the auspicious Rath Yatra is also observed in various other cities with much pomp and fervour.

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This year, the 146th Jagannath Rath Yatra procession also passes through Dhal Ni Pol, Ahmedabad.

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The Rath Yatra is unique for its three Hindu gods who are brought out of their temples in a colourful procession to meet their devotees.

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