Jagannath Yatra 2025: Key facts you need to know

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 Also read: Dudheshwarnath Temple: Security tightened amid spiritual and historical significance 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' Flag | Source - Social Media Explore Odisha: Comfort and Spirituality Await