{"id":131149,"date":"2021-07-12T09:59:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T04:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/?p=131149"},"modified":"2021-07-12T10:06:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T04:36:16","slug":"most-compelling-tales-behind-the-jagannath-rath-yatra-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/most-compelling-tales-behind-the-jagannath-rath-yatra-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jagannath Rath Yatra: The Interesting Tales Behind The Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jagannath Rath Yatra is amongst India\u2019s most far-reaching festivals. Also known as the Puri Rath Yatra, it is one of the biggest processions that take place in Odisha. Surmised to be the most vintage chariot, this ritual designates the annual dignified jatha of <strong>Lord Jagganath, Subhadra, and Balabhadra.<\/strong> The Jagannath Rath Yatra starts from Puri and ends at the Gundicha temple, presumed to be their aunt&#8217;s place.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/most-compelling-tales-behind-the-jagannath-rath-yatra-2021\/#When_Kansa_invited_Krishna_and_Balram\" >When Kansa invited Krishna and Balram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/most-compelling-tales-behind-the-jagannath-rath-yatra-2021\/#The_Dwarka_episode\" >The Dwarka episode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/most-compelling-tales-behind-the-jagannath-rath-yatra-2021\/#A_ride_on_the_chariot\" >A ride on the chariot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/most-compelling-tales-behind-the-jagannath-rath-yatra-2021\/#Because_Lord_Krishna_became_Sarathi\" >Because Lord Krishna became Sarathi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>But why the Jagannath Rath Yatra is a massive celebration? Why lakhs and thousands of people celebrate it with so spirituality? Well, there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/category\/mythological-tales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mythological tales<\/a> behind such a massive celebration that occurs each year. But here we are with the most fascinating and compelling ones to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/amarnath-yatra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amarnath Yatra: An Opulent Voyage to Shrine of Shiva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Kansa_invited_Krishna_and_Balram\"><\/span>When Kansa invited Krishna and Balram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is from the time when Lord <em>Krishna <\/em>and his brother, <em>Balarama<\/em>, lived in Gokul. Their evil maternal uncle <em>Kansa <\/em>invited them both to Mathura to offer them a feast to kill them. He sent them a chariot or rath with a Sarathi or driver named <em>Akrur<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/36152605805_2f31464a1e_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131171\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Krishna and Balram left for Mathura in that chariot, this Jagannath Rath Yatra remarks as a <strong>chariot ceremony <\/strong>across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/why-krishna-did-not-kill-the-cruel-kaliya-naag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Krishna did not kill the cruel Kaliya Naag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dwarka_episode\"><\/span>The Dwarka episode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why craftsmen make <strong>three wooden chariots in the Jagannath Rath Yatra<\/strong> each year? Well, this tale will tell you the reason behind it. The tale is of the time when Lord Krishna, Balram, and their sister Subhadra were in Dwarka. Krishna\u2019s wives urged to listen to Lord Krishna and Gopi\u2019s notorious tales from his mother, Rohini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After long requests and petitions, Rohini agreed to tell them the tales. Plus, she also asked Subhadra to be at the door and guard it against the overhears. Subhadra went so lost in the divine stories of Krishna that she forgot to check the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/16626872108_526f2fb3d5_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131168\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, Krishna and Balaram befall at the doorway. To stop them, Subhadra stood in between his brothers. She widened her hands out in front of the entrance of the premises. At the same sage, Narad Ji appears before them and feels delightful seeing the siblings all together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, he prayed for the trine in his own way. He also blessed them that they would remain together forever and grant darshan to worshipers altogether. All the idol deities granted the wish he made. So, the trio resides in the <strong>Puri&#8217;s Jagannath temple <\/strong>eternally. Plus, the labourers and carpenters prepare trine or three wooden chariots for the Jagannath Rath Yatra every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/sri-krishna-janmashtami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sri krishna Janmashtami 2021- Date and Muhurt this year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_ride_on_the_chariot\"><\/span>A ride on the chariot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Dwaraka, the worshipers celebrate Rath Yatra day because of a very blessed reason. The old tale says, on this very day, Lord Krishna and Balaram took Subhadra for a chariot ride. This was to show Subhadra how beautiful their city is. The three enjoyed glaring at the city together. This is another reason why folks make<strong> chariots for all the three deities <\/strong>during the Jagannath Rath Yatra each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rath-yatra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rath Yatra 2021- Date and Essential Details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Because_Lord_Krishna_became_Sarathi\"><\/span>Because Lord Krishna became Sarathi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you believe that this Rath Yatra has a connection with the epic story of <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/life-lessons-learned-from-mahabharata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mahabharata<\/a> as well? Damn yes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1587614804_bba150e4b6_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131162\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lord Krishna was Arjuna&#8217;s Sarathi in the <strong>battle of Mahabharata<\/strong> for all the days the fight lasted. So, it is a belief that because he was on Arjuna&#8217;s side, they won the Mahabharata battle after 18 days. So, to celebrate Krishna&#8217;s victory over the evil, the Jagannath Rath Yatra is a blissful and divine event, people enjoy with chants and conches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/life-lessons-learned-from-mahabharata\/\">C<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/connection-of-kedarnath-temple-with-mahabharata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onnection of Kedarnath Temple with Mahabharata<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>You can know more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/tirtha-sthan-most-popular-indian-pilgrimages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chaar Dham holy Tirtha Sthans<\/a> or Indian Pilgrimages and follow and find us on&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_astrotalk.com_\/?hl=en\"><strong><em>Instagram<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_131149\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"131149\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jagannath Rath Yatra is amongst India\u2019s most far-reaching festivals. 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