How did the Jagannath Rath Yatra begin? Learn these big things related to the chariot

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Jagannath Yatra of Puri is world famous. Every year the Rath Yatra starts from the second date of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadh, during this time apart from Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balram and sister Subhadra ride on the chariot to know the condition of the people.

It is believed that just by seeing Jagannath Rath Yatra all the troubles of a person go away. Giant chariots have their own importance in Rath Yatra. This year Jagannath Rath Yatra will start on 20 June 2023. How did the Jagannath Rath Yatra begin? What is the specialty of the three chariots, let us know the answers to these questions.

How did the Jagannath Rath Yatra begin?

Many stories are prevalent about the beginning of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, according to one legend, once Goddess Subhadra expressed her desire to visit Dwarka to her brother Shri Krishna and Balram, to fulfill which all three chariots went on a tour of Dwarka city. Rath Yatra takes place every year.

This is the specialty of Jagannath Rath

The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra Devi are made from pure and mature neem wood. No nails or thorns or any other metal is used in the making of these chariots. All chariots are made of wood so light that the chariot can be pulled easily.

The specialty of Shri Krishna’s chariot

Jagannath ji’s chariot made of 832 wooden pieces has 16 wheels, whose height is up to 13 meters. Its color is red and yellow. Garudhwaj, Kapidhwaj, Nandighosh are the names of Lord Jagannath’s chariot. The flag of the chariot means the flag is called Trilokyavahini. The rope with which the chariot is pulled is known as Shankhchud. The protector of Lord Jagannath’s chariot is Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu.

Chariot of Subhadra Devi

There is a symbol of Goddess Durga on the chariot of Subhadraji. The name of the chariot of Goddess Subhadra is Devadalan. This chariot of red and black color is 12.9 meters high. The protector of the chariot is Jaydurga and the charioteer is Arjuna. The rope that pulls it is called Swarnchuda.

Chariot of Balramji

Lord Balabhadra has been considered the symbol of Mahadevji. The name of the chariot is Taladhwaj. The protectors of the chariot are Vasudev and the charioteer Matali. This chariot of 13.2 meters high and 14 wheels is red, green in color

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