The world famous Rath Yatra in Jagannath Puri begins with Ashada Shukla Dwitiya. In which Lord Krishna and Balarama riding on chariots with their sister Subhadra Srigundicha Temple Will leave for and give darshan to his devotees.
Jagannath Rath Yatra Ashada Shukla of each year starts on Dwitiya. This year it Rath Yatra 27 June 2025, Friday Will start from These days after years Pushya Nakshatra The coincidence of it is which makes this festival special. Shri Jagannath’s Rath Yatra lasts for nine days till Ashadh Shukla Dashami. This rath yatra from the present temple ‘Srigundicha Temple’ This goes to this, the reasonSrigundicha Yatra ‘ Also says.Also Read: Why can’t unmarried lover couples go to Jagannath temple?
Three wooden chariots are made for this journey- red and green for Balramji ‘Taldhwaj’ Named chariot named; Blue and red for Subhadra ji ‘Darpadalna’ Named a chariot and a red and yellow for Lord Jagannath ‘NandighoshA chariot named ‘is made. The construction work of chariots starts with Akshaya Tritiya. Every year new wood is used in the manufacture of chariots.
The work of choosing wood starts from Basant Panchami. Nails made of iron and iron are not used anywhere in the manufacture of chariots. On the day of Rath Yatra, the three chariots are erected in front of the main temple respectively. In the forefront of Balramji’s chariot ‘Taldhwaj‘Subhadraji’s chariot in the middle’Scrape‘And the chariot of Lord Jagannath in third place ‘Nandighosh’ It happens.Also read: Why do Lord Jagannath go to your aunt’s house? Know the reason here
Rath Yatra will begin with ‘Pondi Bije’-
First morning on the day of Rath Yatra ‘Pondi Bije’ it occurs. The action of seating God on the chariot is called ‘Pondi Bije’. Then the Puri royal family descends descended with gold broom and sow the chariots and their path which ‘Chhera pohra’ It is said. Rath Yatra begins after ‘Chhera Pohra’. Devotees pull the chariots with their hands ‘Rattan’ It is said. Evening rath yatra ‘Srigundicha Temple’ Reaches Where God rests for nine days and gives darshan to his devotees.
Out of the temple to see these nine days ‘Hopation‘It is said. The journey is returned on Dashami date ‘Bahujatra’ They say. On coming back, Lord Ekadashi appears outside the temple where he is adorned with gold ‘Sunbhes’ They say. On the chariots on the day of DwadashiAdhar pana ‘(enjoyment) After God is made to enter the temple ‘Neeladri Bije’ They say.
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