Complete details of Jagannath Puri Rath (Jagannath puri rath yatra information)
The construction of the chariot of Jagannath Puri begins on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. It is made in a new way every year, then it is also decorated.
Do you know? What is the name of the chariot of Lord Jagannath, Balarama, and Subhadra? And who protects these chariots? Know the complete details of Rath in this articles.
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Full details of Lord Jagannath’s chariot
1. The name of Lord Jagannath’s chariot is – Nandighosh / Garuddhvaj / Kapildhvaj. Lord Jagannath’s chariot is 45 feet high, it has 16 wheels, and the whole chariot is decorated with red and yellow cloth. Garuda protects this chariot. The flag that waves in the chariot is called Trailokyamohini. There are four horses in it. Varsha, Gobardhan, Krishna, Narasingha, Ram, Narayan, Trivikram, Hanuman, and Rudra sit in this chariot. The rope with which it is pulled is called Shankhchuda Nagni.
Full details of Lord Balram’s chariot
2. The name of Lord Balram’s chariot is called Taladhwaj/Langladhwaj. Lord Balram’s chariot is 43 feet high, it has 14 wheels. It is decorated with red, blue, and green cloth. Vasudev protects it. It is driven by a charioteer named Matali. Ganesh, Kartik, Sarvamangala, Pralambari, Hatayudhya, Mrityunjay, Natamwara, Mukteshwar, Sheshdev reside in it. The flag that is hoisted in it is called Unani. The rope with which it is pulled is called Basuki Naga.
Full details of Subhadra’s chariot
3. The name of Subhadra’s chariot is called Devadalan/Padmadhwaj. It has 12 wheels, the chariot is 42 feet high. It is decorated with red, black cloth. Jayadurga protects this chariot, and Arjun is the charioteer in it. Chandi, Chamunda, Ugratara, Vandurga, Shulidurga, Varahi, Shyamkali, Mangala, Vimla reside in it. The rope with which it is pulled is called Swarna Chuda Nagni.
FAQ’s
When will Jagannath ji's Rath Yatra begin?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra will be celebrated on 20 June 2023 this year.
How long does the Jagannath Yatra last?
This festival is celebrated for the whole 10 days. During the Rath Yatra, the idols of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra are taken around the city on three different divine chariots.
Which trains go to Jagannath Puri?
12802 - PURUSHOTTAM EXP - This train departs from New Delhi Railway Station and reaches Jagannath Puri.
