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The significance of Rath Yatra/ Car festival of Odisha

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (18202) • Raurkela, India 1 Jul 22

Today India celebrates Rath Yatra/ Car Festival in Odisha state as well as the whole of India. The festival originated in Puri, Odisha where queen Gundicha had the thee then queen had Puri had placed the idol on Lord Jagannath in...

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How to explain?

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20156) • India 21 Jun 12

As I have said in my previous discussion on Rath Yatra or car festival, I am enjoying the live telecast of the festival at Puri in my state Orissa with my granddaughter Subhee and my 10 months young grandson Bishu, you can see him...

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I am back home from duty TODAY IS 'CAR FESTIVAL'

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20156) • India 3 Jul 11

Friends I am back in home, I was out on duty since Monday, and I had wonderful experiences there in the guest room on hill top; ranging from Lizards to Ghosts. My work is almost over; today is a grand festival in Orissa, the...

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Rathjatra in my city

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20156) • India 15 Jul 10

The oldest Jagannath temple in my city was constructed, on the bank of river Mahanadi during reign of Raja Balabhadra Deb (1594-1620). At present there are 27 Jagannath temples in my city. Out of these, 25 observe the car...

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Car Festival

nayand @nayand (168) 21 Jan 07

Place called Puri where annually the lord Jagannath visits his relatives place in a tall wooden car and its a festival joined by millions of devoties. Its really colorful and enjoyable. It is observed throughout the world. I havt...

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