Jagannath Yatra 2025: Key facts you need to know

Nandani Sarin

Importance of Rath Yatra has also been acknowledged in the scriptures and Puranas. Here are some facts you need to know about Jagannath Yatra

Rath Yatra | Source - Social Media

Construction of Chariots

Chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are made from neem wood.The wood for the construction of the chariots is selected on the day of Basant Panchami and the construction work begins on Akshaya Tritiya

Construction of Chariots | Source - Social Media

Gundicha Temple

Rath Yatra starts from the Jagannath Temple and goes up to the Gundicha Temple. Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra rest for 7 days at the Gundicha Temple, also known as Gundicha Bari

Gundicha Temple | Source - Social Media

Bahuda Yatra

Return journey of Lord Jagannath from the Gundicha Temple is called Bahuda Yatra

Bahuda Yatra | Source - Social Media

Golden Broom

Gajapati King of Puri arrives here in a palanquin and cleans the chariot pavilion and the pathway with a golden broom

Golden Broom | Source - Social Media

Number of wheels

Chariot of Goddess Subhadra has 12 wheels, the chariot of Balabhadraji has 14 wheels, and the chariot of Lord Jagannath has 16 wheels

Number of wheels | Source - Social Media

Flag

Rope with which Lord Jagannath's chariot is pulled is called 'Shankhachud'

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