
24/06/2025
Puri Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is one of the most famous Hindu festivals celebrated in Odisha, India. It takes place in the holy city of Puri, where the deities Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra are taken out of the Jagannath Temple in grand wooden chariots. Devotees pull these giant chariots through the streets to the Gundicha Temple, symbolizing the Lord's annual visit to his aunt’s home. The festival attracts millions of pilgrims and is a vibrant expression of devotion, culture, and tradition.