The construction work for three gigantic chariots of the Holy Trinity - Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Goddess Subhadra - for the annual car festival in Puri is underway at the Puri Jagannath Temple.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wished the people of the State and said Lord Jagannath offered the sweet to the goddess to appease her on this day. Rasagolla has its special place in the Jagannath culture and tradition, he said.
Around 200 people including servitors, carpenters, blacksmiths and painters are on the job for the chariot construction.
Ratha Yatra is a festival that has stood the test of time and is celebrated as widely today as the time of its advent.
Perhaps for the first time in several years , the rituals were conducted before schedule.
The very sight of the three majestic tall and well-decorated chariots parked in front of the temple waiting since last night for the deities to come in a ceremonial procession known as ‘pahandi’ was a sight to behold.
The word Jagannath itself means "Lord of the World". This year Rath Yatra will start on 4th July and will end on 15th July.
