Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra: Stories related to the journey (Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra Story)
Jagannath Rath Yatra The grand Rath Yatra of God Jagannath has special significance in Hinduism. This yatra is taken out on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month and this year it will be taken out on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. On this day Lord Jagannath visits the Gundicha temple with his elder brother Balarama and sister Subhadra.
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There are many stories related to Puri Rath Yatra, due to which this festival is organized. Here is the list of Top 5 stories related to Puri Rath Yatra:
1. Some people believe that Krishna’s sister Subhadra comes to her maternal home, and expresses her desire to visit the city with her brothers, then Krishna Balaram, along with Subhadra, rides in a chariot and goes around the city since then the Rath Yatra The festival started.
2. Apart from this, it is said that the Goddess located in the Gundicha temple is the maternal aunt of Krishna, who invites all three to come to her house. Sri Krishna, along with Balarama Subhadra, goes to stay at his maternal aunt’s house for 10 days.
3. Apart from this, it is said that Lord Krishna’s maternal uncle Kansa calls him Mathura, Krishna along with his siblings goes to Mathura riding in a chariot, after which the Rath Yatra festival started.
4. Some people believe that on this day, after killing Kansa, Shri Krishna goes on a chariot journey with Balarama to Mathura to give darshan to his subjects along with Balarama.
5. Krishna’s queens ask their mother Rohini to narrate her Rasleela. Mata Rohini feels that Subhadra should not hear about Krishna’s Raasleela with the gopis, so she sends her to the Rath Yatra with Krishna and Balarama. Only then Naradji appears there, he becomes happy seeing all three together and prays that such darshan of these three should continue every year. This prayer of his is heard and through the Rath Yatra, everyone gets to see these three.
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.
