CONSTRUCTION OF CHARIOTS

Puri Rath Yatra 2024: The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, starting on July 7, 2024, is a nine-day festival drawing millions of devotees. The event, rooted in ancient traditions, involves three grand chariots carrying deities to the Gund...

Preparations for the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra on July 7th are underway in Odisha. The chariots for Prabhuji Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra Maa are currently being constructed. The wood for the chariots comes from the jungles of Daspalla, Nayag...

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The making of Lord Jagannath, Balram & Subhadra, and the chariots of Rath Yatra is a captivating blend of craftsmanship, tradition, and devotion. The meticulous efforts of skilled artisans and the adherence to ancient techniques ensure the creation ...

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Organised in Puri, the Jagannath Rath Yatra holds a special place in the hearts of Hindus all over the world.

During the annual Rath Yatra festival in the pilgrim town, three chariots famed for their majestic structure and brilliant craftsmanship start from the 12th century Jagannath Temple and reach the Gundicha Temple. The works department of the Odisha g...

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The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration made the decision to keep the temple closed for people till June 15 at a review meeting chaired by SJTA Chief Administrator Dr Krishan Kumar and attended by Puri Collector Samarth Verma.

​The makers of the gigantic chariots, which is pulled by lakhs of devotees, include a number of biswakarmas (carpenters), blacksmiths, roopakaras (painters), darzis (tailors) and 'Bhoi' servitors who supply logs to the carpenters who have been conne...