Fascinating facts about Rath Yatra that children should know

Jul 08, 2024 Tarang Mathur

Rath Yatra is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in Puri, Odisha, and other parts of India

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It marks Lord Jagannath's yearly journey to Gundicha Temple, accompanied by his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra

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The highlight of Rath Yatra is the procession of three chariots carrying the deities through the streets, pulled by devotees

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Rath Yatra is also known as the Festival of Chariots and is celebrated in honor of Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Krishna

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Rath Yatra is celebrated not only in India but also in countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and parts of the US and UK with sizable Hindu communities

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Due to a unique alignment of celestial events, the event will last for two days, marking the first occurrence of this in 53 years

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