JAI JAGANNATH
Ratha Yatra – The Festival of Chariots Ratha Yatra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals celebrated every year with great enthusiasm and joy in India and other parts of the world. It is also known as the festival of chariots, and it is celebrated in honor of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who along with his sister Subhadra and brother Balarama, is worshipped during this festival. Historical significance of Ratha Yatra: The festival of Ratha Yatra has its roots in ancient India. It is believed that the tradition of the chariot festival dates back to the time of Lord Krishna, who along with his brother Balarama, used to go out of Mathura and take part in the procession during the festival of Kamsa. The festival was also celebrated in the city of Puri, where Lord Jagannath was worshipped alongside his siblings Subhadra and Balarama. The first recorded celebration of Ratha Yatra in Puri dates back to the 12th century when King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva started t...