8 Facts About The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra That You Must Know!

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1. The tradition of Rath Yatra is practised for over 460 years.

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2. There are three chariots used in the procession, each made of Neem tree wood.

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3. The prominent idols are brought out of the sanctum sanctorum during the yatra.

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4. The Gajapati dresses like a sweeper and cleans the roads.

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5. Lord Jagannath’s Rath is about 44 feet tall and has 16 wheels.

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6. Balbhadra's rath is 43 feet tall and has 14 wheels.

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7. Subhadra's chariot has 12 wheels and is 42 feet tall.

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8. The Rath Yatra symbolises the journey of Lord Krishna from Dwarka.

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This is why Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is so famous!

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