My visit Ahmedabad’s Jagannath Temple on 23rd June, 2020 (‘Ashadhi Beej’)
‘Rath Yatra’ (Chariot Festival) celebration According to the Hindu calendar on the second day of Ashadha month (‘Ashadhi Beej’).
Symbolic ‘Rath Yatra’ (Chariot Festival) during COVID-19
In My City (Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India) First time in 143 years, Rath Yatra event was held without Tableau and Akhadas due to the coronavirus outbreak.
On Rath Yatra day Jagannath temple open for Lord Jagannath’s darshan in Ahmedabad.
Heavy police force at the main gate of the Jagannath temple, Ahmedabad.
I catched a glimpse of the decorated elephants in My Camera.
late night judgment taken by the Gujarat High Court refused Plea to change its earlier order for the procession of the rath yatra. Jagannath Mandir Trust to go for a symbolic procession inside its premises, instead of taking out a grand procession in the city. (Jagannath Puri-Odisha and Ahmedabad are not comparable) five persons per chariot will be allowed with social distancing.
Last year Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra from historic Jagannath temple in ahmedabad city which was held on the route concluded peacefully after over 14 hours with return of the three chariots in the temple at night. Elephants, Tableau, Akhadas, Bhajan Mandalis and Band parties were part of the rath yatra. Saints from across the country participated in it.
In city Puri (Odisha, India) First time in History these time Rath Yatra Without Devotees.
Few years ago I visited the Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri (Odisha, India). I shared captured photos taken by me on that time at Jagannath, Puri. The Puri temple is famous for its annual Ratha yatra or chariot festival.
History
The Rath Yatra is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and his sister Goddess Subhadra.
Other
Moong (green gram), Jamun (Indian blackberry), Mangoes and cucumber/pomegranate used for prasad.