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Jaya
Jagannath,
A little known fact : During the earliest days (during
thirteenth century ), Rath Yatra at Puri was happening in three
phases each side ( Onward and return journey ). A river named Malini
was flowing across the Bada Danda dividing it into two sections.
Hence there were 2 pairs of 3 each ( A Total of 6 chariots were
constructed for Rath Yatra ). Hard to believe, but true. There were
Two chariots of the name Nandighosa, Two Deba Dalana and Two
Taladhwaja. This also required Pahandi to happen 4 times on Rath
Yatra and 4 times on Bahuda too.
One set of the chariots were ferrying the three Lords
from Sri Mandira till River Malini. Then three huge wooden boats
were sailing them across the Malini river where another set of
Identical chariots were waiting to ferry the lords to Mausi Maa
Temple.
King Narasingha Deva had the bridge built at Atharonala
or Shankhua River. The queen’s name was Shraddha Devi. She had a
bridge built across this river and made the sandy bed of the river
suitable for the chariots. The sandy area thus took on the name
Shraddha Bali (bAli means sand). The river has long since dried up.
A Request :
In order to nourish the preparatory phase of this mega event, we
request all brothers and sisters to please contribute just as
minimum as rupees hundred only exclusively towards Rath Yatra
celebration this year at Sri Jagannath temple. Contributions from
all kind hearted devotees will make this occasion a true spirited
excitement and a colorful moment to remember. If everyone of us just
donate rupees hundred towards the expenditure cost of this mega
celebration at any one of our nearest Sri Jagannath temple, this
will mark the event a truly blissful.
With this team Nilachakra requesting everyone to please connect to
your nearest Sri Jagannath Temple desk and convey your interest to
contribute towards Rath Yatra expenditure. You can also reply to
this mail with your contact number if you are interested to
contribute. We will convey the same effectively to Sri Jagannath
temple trust. Please watch out for this space for more on awakening
facts and figures about Rath Yatra. Jaya Jagannath.
Regards
Team
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