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Ratha Yatra
On the asadha shukla dwitiya after preliminary
rituals the three deities and Sudarshna are ushered
into their specially built massive decorated
chariot parked near Singhadwar in a ceremonial
pahandi procession . Lakhs of devotees
irrespective of cast , creed, and nationality throng
on the Grand Road to greet their Lord of lords.
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Chandan Yatra
Lord Jagannathas festivals are designed in such
a way that for every season he has got something
special to celebrate. To curtail the effect of
the scorching heat of summer lord Jagannath used
to take dip in the water mixed with chandan i.e
sandal wood paste
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Snana Purnima
Devasnana Purnima or "Snana Yatra" is exclusively
a festival of Lord Jagannatha and is said to be one
of the oldest. According to "Skanda Purana" when
Raja 'Indradyumna' installed the wooden deities he
arranged this bathing ceremony. This day is
considered to be the birthday of Lord Jagannatha.
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Sahi
Yatra
The Sahi Yatra or the streetplay of Puri is a
popular festival, it is partly militant but its
theme is religious. Taking the themes from the
Ramayan, the Sahi Yatra is performed in Puri in
the month of Chaitra (April) on the day of
Ramnavami.
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Puri Beach Festival
The Sahi Yatra or the streetplay of Puri is a
popular festival, it is partly militant but its
theme is religious. Taking the themes from the
Ramayan, the Sahi Yatra is performed in Puri in the
month of Chaitra (April) on the day of Ramnavami.
The ‘Sahi Yatra’ is an event in which the
inhabitants of Puri co-mingle among them and work
unitedly.
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