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
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
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
Bahuda Yatra
Return journey of Lord Jagannath from the Gundicha Temple is called Bahuda Yatra
Golden Broom
Gajapati King of Puri arrives here in a palanquin and cleans the chariot pavilion and the pathway with a golden broom
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
Flag
Rope with which Lord Jagannath's chariot is pulled is called 'Shankhachud'