{"id":5456,"date":"2022-01-19T09:22:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T09:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/?p=5456"},"modified":"2022-03-09T08:10:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T08:10:40","slug":"fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairs and Festivals in Odisha- Jagannath Rath Yatra"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#About_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >About Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Location_infomation_of_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Location infomation of Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#ClimateWeather_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Climate\/Weather in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#History_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >History Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Languages_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Languages in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Interesting_things_to_See_or_find_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Interesting things to See or find Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#How_to_reach_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >How to reach Jagannath Rath Yatra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Nearest_Visiting_places_from_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Nearest Visiting places from Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Nearest_Petrol_Pump_near_by_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Nearest Petrol Pump near by Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#HotelsLodgeAccommodation_near_by_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Hotels\/Lodge\/Accommodation near by Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Things_to_carry_in_near_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Things to carry in near Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Tips_Suggestions_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Tips &amp; Suggestions in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/fairs-and-festivals-in-odisha-jagannath-rath-yatra\/#Help_LinePhone_Number_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\" >Help Line\/Phone Number in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>About Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jagannath Rath Yatra is one most-awaited is Odisha as well as India. Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual program which is celebrated in the months of June or July. According to traditional Oriya calendar, this festival is celebrated on the 2nd day of the Shukla Paksha, Ashadh month. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Lord Krishana), his sister Goddess Subhadra and his elder brother Lord Balabhadra. It is also called Gundicha Yatra, Chariot festival, Dasavatara and Navadina Yatra. Jagannath Rath Yatra is organized in Puri. It is believed that every year Lord Jagannath wants to visit his birth place Mathura for a few days. To fulfill this wish, this Yatra is done every year from the Jagannath temple to the temple of Gundicha.The major attractions of Jagannath Rath Yatra are wide chariots. Preparation of chariot begins on the day of Akshay Tritiya. There are three main chariots, which are pulled with hands using long ropes, which are 50 meters in length. It is believed that by pulling this rope like adding your good Karma and doing penance of your bad deeds. Artists decorate these chariots beautifully with the help of decorations, motifs and paint. During the return Yatra, the Bahuda Yatra makes a halt at the Mausi Maa temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location_infomation_of_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Location infomation of Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: Puri, Odisha 752001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ClimateWeather_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span><strong>Climate\/Weather in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Summer &#8211; March to May<\/strong><\/strong>Average Minimum Temperature &#8211; 36\u00b0 CAverage Minimum Temperature &#8211; 24\u00b0 CAverage Precipitation &#8211; 26.6 mm<strong><strong>Monsoon &#8211; June to October<\/strong><\/strong>Average Minimum Temperature &#8211; 32\u00b0 CAverage Minimum Temperature &#8211; 25\u00b0 CAverage Precipitation &#8211; 202 mm<strong><strong>Summer &#8211; March to May<\/strong><\/strong>Average Minimum Temperature &#8211; 28\u00b0 CAverage Minimum Temperature &#8211; 17\u00b0 CAverage Precipitation &#8211; 24.75 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>History Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival of Jagannath Rath Yatra or Chariot is the oldest and largest procession festival, which is celebrated every year in India. It is also mentioned in the Puranas of Hinduism such as Padma Purana, Brahma Purana and Skanda Purana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Languages_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Languages in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oriya (Odia)<\/li><li>Hindi<\/li><li>English<strong><\/strong><\/li><li>Bengali<strong><\/strong><\/li><li>Maithili<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_things_to_See_or_find_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Interesting things to See or find Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You also visit Puri Beach, Jagannath Temple, and Gundicha Mandir.<\/li><li>This city has lots of shops and bazar you can go there.<\/li><li>You can visit many museum and monuments and lots of holy places as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reach_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>How to reach Jagannath Rath Yatra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flight \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bus \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Bus Service from Bhubaneswar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Railways \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Nearest railway station Puri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Ways&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Buses and hired cars are available in Puri, Bhubaneswar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearest_Visiting_places_from_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Nearest Visiting places from Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Swargadwar Beach:&nbsp;<\/strong>Swargadwar Beach is one of the most popular religious beaches in Puri. This beach is also known to be the bathing area of Sri Chaitanyadev, a well-known sage of the Vaishnava cult. The word Swaragadwar is a combination of two words, Swarg and Dwar this means that \u201cthe door to heaven\u201d. It is visited by tourist in huge number every years.<\/li><li><strong>Jagannath Temple:&nbsp;<\/strong>Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the holy four rituals in India. It is located is beach city of Puri. It is built in 12th century, and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It was believed that the real image of God was the power to give &#8216;salvation&#8217; to see it. Jagannath temple was constructed with the help of wooden logs. The Divine Temple was listed as one of the Charm Dham Pilgrimages by Adi Shankaracharya, a Hindu spiritual leader.<\/li><li><strong>Gundicha Mandir:&nbsp;<\/strong>The Gundicha Mandir is a famous temple in Puri.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>This temple is considered to be the residence of Lord Krishna&#8217;s aunt &#8216;Gundicha&#8217;. According to the belief, it is said that Lord Puri had spent time here for 9 days on the eve of Rath Yatra. The Gundicha temple in Puri is also named as the Janak Puri. This temple is surrounded by a wall and stand in the middle of garden.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Puri Beach:&nbsp;<\/strong>Puri Beach is one of the most popular beaches in India. Puri beach is known for its roaring waves of Bay of Bengal, and fine white sand. This beach is located at 35 Km from Konark Sun Temple and 65 Km from Bhubaneswar. Another popular attraction of Puri beach is the art of sand sculpture, mainly those sand art pieces that are created by an artist named Sudarshan Patnaik, known all around the world.<strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Dhauli Giri Hills:&nbsp;<\/strong>Dhauli Giri Hills is an important Buddhist pilgrimage place near Bhubaneswar. This hills is situated River Daya. Dhauli Giri is surrounded by paddy fields. This hill for famous for the Kalinga War that brought the transformation of Ashoka. Near this hill Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa was constructed in 1972 by the Japan Buddha Sangha. This place has beautiful landscape.<\/li><li><strong>Chilika Lake:&nbsp;<\/strong>This is the biggest lake in Odisha. It is Asia\u2019s largest salted water lake located in Odisha. Lake is very beautiful. There is sea mouth, bird sanctuary, Dolphin to see in Chilika Lake. This is the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of bird. It is a beautiful lake and boat ride was very calming and peaceful.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearest_Petrol_Pump_near_by_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span><strong>Nearest Petrol Pump near by Jagannath Rath Yatra:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Penthakatta Petrol Pump OPDC Filling Station<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Penthakata, Puri, Odisha 752002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Grand Motor Service Station<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Grand Rd, Balagandi, Puri, Odisha 752001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pujapanda Petrol Station<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Puri-Konark Marine Dr, Purussottam Nagar, Puri, Odisha 752002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hindustan Gasoline HPCL<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Balighat, Puri, Odisha 752002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hindustan Gasoline HPCL Pump<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Puri-Konark Marine Dr, Balighat, Puri, Odisha 752002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Victoria IOCL Petrol And Diesel Pump<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Puri, Odisha 752002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HotelsLodgeAccommodation_near_by_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Hotels\/Lodge\/Accommodation near by Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jamindars Palace<br>Add: Chakratirtha Road, Besides Panthanivas Hotel, Badasirei, Puri, Odisha 752002<\/li><li>Hotel Sapphire International<br>Add: Chakratirtha Road near Gopinath Gaudiya Math Badasirei, Puri 752002<\/li><li>Chanakya BNR Hotel<br>Add: Chakratritha Road, Puri 752002<\/li><li>Hotel Golden Dust<br>Add: New Marine Drive Road On Sea Beach, Puri 752001<\/li><li>Nayak Beach Resort<br>Add: Model Beach Sea Beach, C.T. Road, Puri 752002<\/li><li>Hotel Pushpa<br>Add: Gopal Ballav Road Sea Beach, Puri 752 001<\/li><li>Hotel Golden Dust<br>Add: New Marine Drive Road On Sea Beach, Puri 752001<\/li><li>Jeevan Sandhya Inn<br>Add: New Marine Drive Road Baliapanda Road, Puri 752001<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_carry_in_near_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Things to carry in near Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carrying essential water.<\/li><li>Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_Suggestions_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Tips &amp; Suggestions in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time to visit and enjoy this view from June to July.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_LinePhone_Number_in_Jagannath_Rath_Yatra\"><\/span>Help Line\/Phone Number in Jagannath Rath Yatra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>E-24 Hospital &#8211; 06752 220 050<\/li><li>TB &amp; IDH Hospital &#8211; 077490 13433<\/li><li>NILACHAL NURSING HOME &#8211; 06752 224 258<\/li><li>Sai Saudamini Nursing home &#8211; 06752 220 441<\/li><li>Sea Beach Police Station &#8211; 06752 222 025<\/li><li>Town Police Station &#8211; 06752 223 293<\/li><li>Sadar Police Station &#8211; 06752 222 043<\/li><li>Kumbharapada Police Station &#8211; 06752 222 014<\/li><li>Air Ambulance Services &#8211; 088090 88765<\/li><li>DN AMBULANCE &#8211; 098530 04266<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Jagannath Rath Yatra: Jagannath Rath Yatra is one most-awaited is Odisha as well as India. 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