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Rath Yatra 2021
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The three gigantic chariots await the arrival of Holy sibling deities outside Puri Srimandir for the beginning of the annual car festival.
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Bada Thakura Balabhadra being escorted to his Taladhwaja chariot in 'Dhadi Pahandi' procession.
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In the divine atmosphere, Devi Subhadra is being escorted by the servitors in 'Dhadi Pahandi' to the Debadalana chariot.
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The Lord of the Universe arrives. With chants of 'Hari Bol' and 'Jai Jagannath', Mahaprabhu Jagannath came down from the 'Ratna Singhasana' to board his chariot for the annual sojourn.
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Swaying and swinging, Lord Jagannath makes his way onto his chariot Nandighosha amidst the playing of 'Ghanta' and 'Kahali'.
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Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performs 'Chhera Pahanra', the ceremonial sweeping of the chariots with a golden broom. The King arrived in his royal palanquin to conduct the rituals atop all three chariots.
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Pulling of chariot begins after completion of Chhera Pahanra ritual. Emotions ran high as Lord Balabhadra's chariot rolled on Grand Road towards Gundicha temple.
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The pulling of the chariot of Devi Subhadra - 'Debadalana' commenced moments after Taladhwaja advanced.
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And finally, the moment arrives. Nandighosha 'Ratha' begins to roll on Bada Danda with chants of 'Jai Jagannath' and rhythms of traditional instruments reverberating the air.
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The gigantic chariots move towards Gundicha temple in Puri. Servitors pull the rope of devotion.
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