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Bathukamma & Dasara Sambaralu

Ratha Yatra

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Date & Time: Monday, 1st Jan 0001

Ratha Yatra (Chariot Festival) is a prominent Hindu festival celebrating the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra. The deities are paraded through the streets on massive wooden chariots. The most famous celebration takes place in Puri, Odisha, drawing millions of devotees worldwide.

1. Lord Jagannath's Chariot (Nandighosa){C}

Colors: Yellow and Red
Height: 45 feet
Number of Wheels: 16
Charioteer: Daruka
Distinct Features: Topped with the Nandighosa flag and protected by the deities Shankha, Sudarshana, and Garuda.

2. Lord Balabhadra's Chariot (Taladhwaja)

Colors: Red and Green/Bluish
Height: 44 feet
Number of Wheels: 14
Charioteer: Matali
Distinct Features: Features the Taladhwaja flag and is protected by deities including Basudeva and Rama.

3. Goddess Subhadra's Chariot (Darpadalana)

Colors: Red and Black
Height: 43 feet
Number of Wheels: 12
Charioteer: Arjuna
Distinct Features: Features the Darpadalana (or Padmadhwaja) flag and is accompanied by guardian deities like Vana Durga.