Jagannath Rath Yatra

The Jagannath Ratha Yatra is a historic Hindu festival celebrated mainly in Puri, Odisha, honoring Lord Jagannath (a form of Krishna), along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. During the festival, massive chariots carrying the deities are decorated and pulled through the streets by thousands of devotees. The procession symbolizes Lord Jagannath’s annual journey to his sister Subhadra’s hometown, symbolizing unity and devotion. It usually takes place in June or July and attracts visitors worldwide, embodying spiritual fervor, community participation, and cultural richness.