The Puri Jagannath Car Festival: A Celebratory Journey through History.... पुरी जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा: इतिहास के माध्यम से एक उत्सवपूर्ण यात्रा..🙏🙏🙏🙏
Culture of Odisha Introduction: The Puri Jagannath Car Festival, also known as Rath Yatra, is an annual festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in the coastal city of Puri in the eastern state of Odisha, India. This vibrant festival attracts millions of devotees from all over the world who gather to witness the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra in elaborately decorated chariots. Historical Significance: The history of the Puri Jagannath Car Festival dates back over a thousand years. According to religious scriptures , Lord Jagannath , an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, resides in the Jagannath Temple in Puri along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. This festival commemorates the journey from the main temple to their aunt's house, the Gundicha Templ e, which is located about 3 kilometers away. It is believed that the roots of this festival lie in the divine play of Lord Jagannath and his consort, Goddess Laksh...