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Rath Yatra or Rath Jatra is the name of the massive Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath Ji celebrated with much passion and religious fervor in the holy land of Puri. Annually celebrated to honor Lord Jagannath Ji — the presiding deity of the town, this great and notable Chariot Festival lasts for around eight to ten days.
The festival serves a good reason for this pious land to be flocked by an endless number of pilgrims every year who head towards Puri with a staunch belief that a single glimpse of the Lord during this great festival is an assured means of salvation.
Puri Rath Yatra (car festival), will take place on July 13 2010 (Tuesday) in the state of Orissa.
Rath Yatra Timings :
Mangal Aarti – 4 am
Mailam – 4.25 am
Rosha homam and Surya puja – 6 am
Gopal Vallabh Darshan – 7 am
Pongal naivedya – 7.10 am
Rath pratishta = 8.45 am
Pohandi utsav – 9.30 am
Pohandi ends – 12’0 clock
King of Puri Divyadev singh arrives in Palki or Palanquin – 1 to 1.30 pm
Cherapahara and Mangal Aarti – 1.45 to 2.30 pm
Tying of horses to Rath or chariots – 3 to 3.15 pm
Rath Yatra starts and leaves to Gundicha Temple – 3.30 pm