Rath Yatra

Rath Yatra is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Odisha, India, honoring Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. It involves a grand procession where deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are placed on large, elaborately decorated chariots (raths) and pulled through the streets by devotees. The festival symbolizes the annual journey of the deities from their main temple to their sister temple, representing the presence of the divine among people. It fosters community participation, devotion, and spiritual renewal, making it one of the most vibrant and widely cherished festivals in Indian culture.