Last Updated on 13 July 2021, 4:55 PM IST: All preparations for the Rath Yatra 2021, which began, have been completed, according to the administration of Puri’s Sri Jagannath Temple. Workers and priests have been preparing for the big day, as the Rath Yatra is one of the largest Yatras held each year. Rath Yatra is an annual festival associated with Lord Jagannath held in Puri, Odisha. Due to the Covid-19 situation, the revered Lord Jagannath festival in the pilgrim town of Puri will begin from 12 July and will end on 20 July 2021 without the participation of devotees, as it was last year.
Rath Yatra 2021: Highlights
Rath Yatra is a yearly festival that is observed in Puri, Odisha, and several other parts of the country. This year marks the 144th Rath Yatra of the Lord, also known as the chariot festival.On this day, Lord Jagannatha, brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra are said to have left the temple.Almighty God Kabir Ji stopped the sea from destroying the Jagannath Temple.Parmeshwar Kabir Sahib Ji disguised as craftsmen and created the idols of Jagannath temple.Supreme God Kabir Saheb Ji is the real Lord Jagannath who created infinite universes.Rath Yatra 2021: Why Is Rath Yatra Festival Celebrated?
Lord Jagannatha, brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra are said to have left their regular abode from the main temple to pay their respects to Queen Gundicha, wife of the legendary King Indradyumna, who built the Puri Jagannatha temple in their honor. Rath Yatra is an annual festival associated with Lord Jagannath held in Puri, Odisha. This year marks the 144th Rath Yatra of the Lord, also known as the chariot festival. Lord Jagannatha’s annual visit to Gundicha Mata temple is commemorated by Ratha Yatra. Continue reading further in order to know about the secret behind the construction of the Jagannath temple.
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