The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has organized the revered and famous
Puri Rath Yatra 2021 on 12th July in Puri city of Odisha with the COVID-19 protocol.
What is Rath Yatra?
This journey is led by Bhagwan Balabhadra. That is, the chariot of Balabhadra Rath is in the forefront, which is also called Taladhwaja. In the middle is the chariot of sister Subhadra Rath called Padma Rakh or Darpadalan and at the end is the chariot of Bhagwan Jagannath Rath called Nandighosh.
Everyone, including the Daitapati involved in the rituals, will have to undergo RT-PCR test or both will have got coronavirus vaccines. Due to the current pandemic situation, devotees will not be allowed during all temple functions, and only sevaks and temple officials will be part of the holy rituals.
Rath Yatra Program
◉ On July 9, there will be Netotsav or Nabjouban Darshan.
◉ July 12: Rath Yatra will start at 8:30 am. Chariot pulling will start from 4 pm onwards.
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Hera Panchami is on 16th July.
◉ Bahuda Yatra will be held on 20th July
◉ The Suna Besh ritual (golden dress) will take place on July 21 between 4 pm and 11 pm.
◉ The Niladri Bije ritual, which is the return of the Trinity to the main temple, will be held on 23 July. It will start at 4 pm and end at 10 pm.
The mere sight of Bhagwan Jagannath on his chariot on the occasion of Puri Rath Yatra is considered very auspicious. Three chariots are made for the three respective deities.
Description of Chariots:
◉ The chariot of
Bhagwan Jagannath is made of about 16 wheels.
◉ The chariot of Devi Subhadra is made of 12 wheels.
◉ Bhagwan Balabhadra's chariot is made of 14 wheels.
It is believed that if a person participates in the Rath Yatra with full devotion, he becomes free from the cycle of birth and death.
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