Rath Yatra is celebrated in the coastal city of Puri, Odisha, India.

Rath Yatra marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.

Rath Yatra festival lasts for 9 days.

The three chariots used in the Rath Yatra festival are called Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana.

Lord Jagannath is worshipped in the Nandighosha chariot.

Lord Balabhadra is worshipped in the Taladhwaja chariot.

Goddess Subhadra is worshipped in the Darpadalana chariot.

The distance between the Jagannath Temple and the Gundicha Temple is 3 kilometers.

Gundicha Temple is the place where Lord Jagannath spent his childhood.

The return journey of Lord Jagannath to the Jagannath Temple marks the end of the Rath Yatra festival, signifies the victory of good over evil, and is a time for devotees to seek blessings from Lord Jagannath.

Chhera Pahanra is the ritual performed before the chariots start their journey.

Niladri Bije is the ritual performed when the chariots reach the Gundicha Temple.

Suna Besha is the ritual performed when the chariots return to the Jagannath Temple.

Rath Yatra festival is a time for celebration and rejoicing, reflection and introspection, and seeking blessings from Lord Jagannath for the people of Odisha.

Rath Yatra festival is a time for celebration and rejoicing, reflection and introspection, and seeking blessings from Lord Jagannath for Hindus in general.