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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Date, Time, History And Significance
A Hindu chariot festival, Rath Yatra is organised every year at the famous Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha. This day is based on the Hindu Lunar Calendar and is observed on Dwitiya Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Ashada month. According to the Gregorian Calendar, it usually falls in the month of June or July.
On this day, Lord Jagannatha, which means 'Lord of the Universe' is worshipped in the city of Puri and is considered a famous form of Lord Vishnu. This place is very popular because it is known as one of the four centres of Hindu pilgrimage or Char Dham. Let us know more about this day.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Date, Time
This year, the Ratha Yatra will take place on 20 June 2023. The Dwitiya Tithi begins at 11:25 am on 19 June 2023 and Dwitiya Tithi ends at 01:07 pm on 20 June 2023. Lord Jagannath will be taken out for the Ratha yatra on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 and this procession will start at 10.04 pm on this day. It will end on Saturday, 01 July 2023.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: How The Idol Is Made, Puja Rituals
The idols of gods are not changed every year but can be replaced only after the 8th, 12th and 19th year of the last replacement ceremony. This is because anything that is made of wood or spiritually speaking, anything that is made on earth decays after some time and therefore, it needs a change. A neem tree is chosen to make idols of Lord Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra and this is because dark colour is associated with the deity.
A pond, cremation ground and ant colony must be present near the tree and a snake's hole in the root of the tree should be there as well. This tree should be near crossroads or should be surrounded by three mountains. Also, it is mandatory to have Varun, Sahada and Bel trees near the tree.
During the replacement of idols, the electricity of the temple is disconnected. The priests wear gloves on their hands and change the idols only after being blindfolded. When new idols are installed by removing the old idols of God, then it is forbidden to stay there except for the priests.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: History And Significance
Lord Jagannatha is worshipped by the deities along with his brother Balabhadra and his sister Devi Subhadra. Rath Yatra rituals start 18 days before the Ratha Yatra day starts and before the starting of the Snana Yatra, a ceremonial bath is given to the three deities. This day is observed on Purnima Tithi in the Jyestha month and is popularly known as Jyestha Purnima.
Lord Jagannatha is another avatar of Shri Krishna. The procession starts with Lord Jagannatha's annual visit to Gundicha Mata temple, and it is done to honour the devotion of Queen Gundicha, wife of the legendary King Indradyumna, who was the architect behind Puri Jagannatha temple. Therefore, a day prior to the Rath Yatra, Gundicha Temple is cleaned by devotees of Lord Jagannatha and this popular ritual is known as Gundicha Marjana.
This fourth day of after Ratha Yatra is observed as Hera Panchami when Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Jagannatha, visits Gundicha temple in search of Lord Jagannatha. After resting for eight days in the Gundicha temple, Lord Jagannatha. Here he stays for a whole week and they are treated a lot. Mahaprasad of coconut, malpua, lai, gajamung etc. is offered to the deity. The darshan of Lord Jagannath during this period is called aadap-darshan.
Lord Jagannatha rests for 5 days in Gundicha temple and then returns to his main abode. Like other days of Rath Yatra, this one too has special significance and is known as Bahuda Yatra or Return Yatra and it is observed on Dashami Tithi. Also, during this yatra, Lord Jagannatha stops at Mausi Maa temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Ardhashini.
It is also said that before this journey, Lord Jagannatha falls ill for the whole 15 days. During this time, he rests in solitude and is also treated. The doors of the Lord's room are also closed to visitors. After 15 days, when he gets well, Lord Jagannath goes on a yatra. This practice has been going on for ages.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: Celebrations
Every year lakhs of people take part in this grand yatra and seek the blessings of the Lord. It is believed that on this day, Lord Jagannath showers special blessings on the devotees who participate in this Rath Yatra and all the sins committed unknowingly by the people who pull the chariot are destroyed and happiness and peace remain in life.
In this festival which lasts for 10 days, people are immersed in the devotion of God. The lord returns to his main abode just before Devshayani Ekadashi when Lord Jagannatha goes to sleep for four months.
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