Jagannath Rath Yatra 2022
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2022: Thousands of devotees gathered at Puri, Odisha, where the Puri Jagannath Temple is located, to see the holy chariots and seek the blessings of the almighty. Devotees from across the country have arrived for the ceremonial Rath Yatra of the Bhai deities- Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath. Devotees showed more enthusiasm by singing religious songs and chanting mantras. Some enthusiastic onlookers were also seen dancing. Elaborate security has been deployed in the area by the administration for congestion, traffic management and security. 180 platoon police and over 1,000 officers have been deployed in and around Puri during the festival to ensure the safe conduct of the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.
Rath Yatra, also known as the chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra, is the most prominent Hindu festival in the city of Puri, Odisha. Photos and videos of the Rath Yatra have surfaced online. to keep track:
This festival takes place every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of June or July. This year it is being celebrated on 1st July. The three chariots are made a new one every year before the annual chariot festival. Vibrant colours, spirited faces, crowded shops and enthusiastic craftsmen are some of the highlights of the Rath Yatra in Puri, the popular chariot festival held on a large scale every year outside the Jagannath Temple.
Lord Jagannath is one of the incarnations of Lord Krishna. This Rath Yatra of Puri is a symbol of harmony, brotherhood and unity. Thousands of devotees from different corners of the country come here to take part in this yatra and get good luck by pulling the chariot of the Lord. It is said that the Rath Yatra is equivalent to a hundred sacrifices. It is believed that if a devotee takes part in this Rath Yatra and pulls the chariot of the Lord, he gets the blessings, happiness and prosperity of the Lord.