Puri Rath Yatra is a festival of chariots, which take place in the Puri Jagannath Temple. The temple’s main deities will be taken on grand chariots and a procession will take place through the streets to a nearby temple. The procession includes musical instruments, dancers, singers, and thousands of pilgrims. Pulling the chariot or even being a part of the procession is considered as a sacred element. During this festival, you can find unique rituals and a large fair around the temple grounds. When the chariots reach the Gundicha temple, rituals and celebrations start in that temple for the rest of the day.
