Several special rituals were performed before the deities were taken out of the Gundicha temple and placed on the three colourfully decorated chariots for the return journey amid chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’ and ‘Hari Bol.’
Ostensibly, it was an act of a devotee worshipping the deity. In fact, Banerjee has often said, “Religion is an individual choice.”
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.
The proposed airport will help bring Jagannath devotees from across the globe to Puri and will help promote Jagannath culture across the world.
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.
Mamata Banerjee said that her government has taken up various initiatives to develop Mayapur and Nabadwip as popular tourist destinations.
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.
