Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Date and Timings Jagannath Rath Yatra is a 9-day festival. The chariot of Subhadra is called Devadalana and has 12 wheels.
Balabhadra’s chariot is 45.6 feet high with 14 wheels, and its name is Taladhwaja. The chariot of Jagannath is 45 feet high, has 16 wheels, and its name is Nandighosa. The celebrations begin days earlier with the construction and decoration of the Raths or Chariots by devotees and volunteers. It is also a visual treat with its decorated chariots, colorful dresses, and stirring music.Īlso called Chariot Festival or Car Festival, this is an eagerly awaited event in the state as well as the country. The festival brings people from all walks of life together. The festival occurs on the 2nd day of Shukla Paksha in Ashadha month (June-July).ĭevotees believe that taking part in the festival brings good fortune and blessings. The festival features a grand procession that involves carrying the idols of Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra in chariots or raths, which are pulled by devotees. Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is an important festival that Hindus celebrate in India.
