Nilachakra

Importance of Rath Yatra in Hinduism

Jaya Jagannath,

Either it is to mark a change of season, to remember any mythological legendry incident or to celebrate a fresh harvest or a gracious meaningful relation to nature and life, Festivals in Hindu mythology have always influenced our lifeline. Beneficiary being the whole mankind, benefits are indeed amazing. Festivals in Hinduism have offered a range of excitements starting from rope swings of Dolapurnima, Rakhis of Raksha Bandhan, Colors of Holi, Crackers of Diwali, chilling dip baths of Kumbha mela or even marvelous chariot pulling experience of Rath Yatra, along with a wide verity of delicious traditional recipes & sweets and most importantly a moral lesson to learn.

Hence festivals are looked forward for with eagerness and anxiousness. Festivals share diversified rituals that are performed with utmost care to provide a very aesthetic and spiritual experience for the festival. Every celebration centers around the rituals of social gatherings, prayers, seeking blessings, exchanging good wills and gifts, decorating temples and homes, wearing new cloths, devotional music, dance and delicious feasting.

Rath Yatra, the grandest globally celebrated carnival counts to one among the top most festivals that our country showcase to the whole world. Just few month away, Rath Yatra preparations have started with full swing at all major cities of the world in around 186 countries. It’s a privilege to be blessed with an opportunity to assist this carnival during preparatory phase. So let us join with all energy and dynamism and show case the world the richness of our Culture. Jaya Jagannath.

Regards
Team Nilachakra