Huge Rath Yatra procession in Puri with decorated chariots and large devotional crowd pulling ropes on a festival street.
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JAGANNATH PURI (ODISHA) – RATH YATRA FESTIVAL

The Rath Yatra Festival in Puri, Odisha is one of the most sacred and widely celebrated Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Held annually in the holy city of Puri, it marks the ceremonial journey of Lord Jagannath, along with Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. The festival is known for its grand chariot procession, where millions of devotees gather to pull the massive wooden chariots with devotion and faith. It symbolizes unity, equality, and spiritual connection, attracting pilgrims and tourists from around the world to witness this divine cultural celebration.