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Ratha Jatra

Assamese

Also known as: Rath Yatra, Jagannath Rath Yatra

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Ratha Jatra

About Ratha Jatra

Ratha Jatra is the grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, celebrated in the month of Ashadha. In Assam, the festival is observed with great enthusiasm at Vaishnavite centres like the Barpeta Satra.

Elaborate chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are pulled through the streets by thousands of devotees. The rhythmic chanting of Jai Jagannath fills the air.

In Assam, Ratha Jatra is also celebrated as a community event, with traditional music, dance, and feasting. The festival brings together people from all walks of life.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe a fast on Ratha Jatra and participate in pulling the chariot for spiritual merit.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
  • Visit the starting point of the Rath Yatra.
  • Participate in pulling the chariot with devotion.
  • Observe a fast and break it after the evening aarti.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:
Flowers and garlands for the deitiesIncense and earthen lampsPrasad offerings of sweets and fruitsRopes for chariot pullingTraditional musical instruments
Puja Procedure:
  1. Decorate the chariots with flowers and cloth.
  2. Perform the morning puja for the deities.
  3. Pull the chariot through the streets with devotion.
  4. Offer prasad and participate in the evening aarti.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the significance of Ratha Jatra?

It symbolizes Lord Jagannath's journey to the Gundicha temple, representing the divine's accessibility to all and community unity.

Q: How is Ratha Jatra celebrated in Assam?

In Assam, the festival is celebrated at Vaishnavite centres like Barpeta Satra, with elaborate chariots and community feasting.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.

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