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Rath Yatra |
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At
the temple town of Puri in Orissa, the image of the god Krishna (known
as Jagannath in the State) is taken out with great ceremony in June-July
each year. Images of the God and his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra
are placed in giant large yellow chariots or raths which are then drawn
by pilgrims. The chariots are 45 feet high and have 6 wheels. The procession
or rath yatra draws huge crowds from all over the country. |
An atmosphere
of almost hysterical devotion prevails on this day and in earlier
years, devotees were known to have thrown themselves under the wheels
of the rath in the hope of obtaining instant salvation.
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State
Express
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Bhanot House, 17, Community Centre,
Gulmohar Enclave Extn., New Delhi - 110049, India
Tel: 91-11-26855483,
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