The much-awaited Bhaunri rituals of Rath Jatra will be celebrated in Puri on May 12 (tomorrow). During the occasion, Chaka-Akha Dera (fixing two wheels and axles of chariots) will be held. The day marks the end of 21-day Bahara (outer) Chandan Jatra which started from Akshay Tritiya. The next 21-day Bhitara (inner) Chadan Jatra will also begin from this day.
Published: Odishatv Bureau
Last updated: 11 May 2023, 05:46 PM IST
There are 12 main festivals of Lord Jagannath observed at Srimandir in Puri. Rath Yatra is one of them. This annual festival of nine-day sojourn of the deities to Gundicha temple, begins from the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Aashadha.
As per the decision taken in the meeting, temporary sheds will be set up on the Badadanda (grand road) in front of the temple keeping the soaring temperature in view.
The soaring prices of hotel rooms in Puri, especially on the Grand Road, have put a dent in the plans of tourists.
The ‘Snana Jatra’ of Lord Jagannath and his siblings is on June 4. On this day, thousands of devotees throng the Grand Road. The ongoing Parikrama Project is believed to become a bottleneck.
There are 12 main festivals of Lord Jagannath observed at Srimandir in Puri. Rath Yatra is one of them. This annual festival of nine-day sojourn of the deities to Gundicha temple, begins from the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Aashadha.
As per the decision taken in the meeting, temporary sheds will be set up on the Badadanda (grand road) in front of the temple keeping the soaring temperature in view.