Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri 2020 | Festival Dates | Shikhar Travels

FEBRUARY 2020
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A Massive Chariot, thousands of devotees and their
undivided love for their diety Lord Jagannath, is the
essence of this grand festival. Every year in the
month of June/July, Lord Jagannath, his brother
Lord Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra, are pulled by
devotees in Chariots on the streets of Puri.
For 2 months devotees/ artisians spend day and night in
the construction of these large than life size Rathas/
Chariots (as high as 45feet). Millions of devotees throng
the streets to get a glimpse of the deities and get their
blessings.
An entire week of celebrations is devoted to religious and
ritualistic ceremonies and various musical and cultural
programs. Well-known classical dancers and singers from
all over the country participate in the week-long
festivities. The festival ends when the deities make
their way back to the Jagannath temple.
Highlights
Shree Jagannath Puri temple- This stunning
Vaishnava temple, dating back to 12th century,
enshrines Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and
Balabhadra. It is the most revered pilgrimage site for
Hindus as it is included in the pious Char Dham Yatra.
Gundicha temple - It is popularly referred to as Lord
jagannath’s aunt's house. During the Rath Yatra
festival, all the three dieties are carried in chariots
and shifted to the Gundicha Temple for seven days.
Chilika Lake — The biggest inland salt-water lake,
situated 50 km away from Puri. Set amidst a beautiful
landscape full of lush greenery, the Lake is also
the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on
the Indian sub-continent. The lake is studded with
small islands and sustains more than 150,000 fisher
-folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands.
Nearest Airport - Bhubaneshwar (60 km)
Nearest Railway Station - Puri
Rath Yatra 2020 - 23rd June
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