Fairs and Festivals in India in month of July
| July Festival | Date | Place |
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| Jagannath Rath Yatra | 10 July 2013 | Puri, Orissa |
Jagannath Rath Yatra, Puri, Orissa-10 July 2013: Jagannath Rath Yatra is held at Puri in Orissa. It is one of the greatest temple festivals celebrated in the honor of LordJagannath (Lord of the Universe).The rath yatra festival is also referred to as Gundicha Jatra, Ghosa Jatra, Navadina Jatra or Dasavatara Jatra. Jagannath Rath Yatra or the' chariot journey of Lord Jagannatha', observed in the month of Ashadha (June-July), is a festival that celebrates the annual visit of the God to his birthplace.. This spectacular chariot festival celebrated for 8 days is held at the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri (Orissa). Thousands of devotees flock to Puri during the occasion, as they believe that a glimpse of Lord Jagannath in his chariot gives salvation. Images of Lord Jagannath - the Lord of the Universe, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra are taken out in a procession in three immense chariots. The main chariot is 14 meters high and 10 meters square with 16 wheels. An atmosphere of almost hysterical devotion prevails on this day and in earlier years; devotees were known to have thrown themselves under the wheels of the rath in the hope of obtaining instant salvation.
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