RATH YATRA- OFFER DONATION TO ISKCON DELHI

Hare Krishna devotees in cities around the world. Another name for Krishna, Jagannatha refers to the ecstatic form of the Lord with large eyes and rugged features who is carried on a gigantic chariot during this festival (and worshipped in an ancient temple at the centre of Jagannath Puri.) 

The Rath Yatra festival is celebrated in Orissa with great enthusiasm and devotion. It is a very beautiful pastime of the Lord which is celebrated as Rath Yatra. To participate offer ISKCON Donation 80G Pan.

16 days before the Rath Yatra, when the moon is full, the Lord Jagannath takes bath and becomes sick. After that, He is confined to take rest for the next 14 days. He is then provided with special care until He becomes fit for the Rath Yatra.

The special bath takes place in the month of Jyestha during Purnima. This memorializes the appearance of great Lord Jagannath. According to the sacred Skanda Purana, when king Indradyumna placed the wooden-made Deities, he organized this special bathing ceremony. The day is considered the appearance day of Lord Jagannath. A spiritual text written in the Oriya language is known as the ‘Niladri Mohadaya’. In this text, we could find the records of this fabulous festival. The earliest form of Lord Jagannath is known as the ‘Nilamadhava’. If you are willing and curious enough to find the story of Lord Jagannath, then it is beautifully described in the Jagannath Priyan Natakam. It is the most popular drama of Lord Jagannath. From that time, Sauras and Dates are the people who have the exclusive right to organize this auspicious festival.

One day before the Snana Yatra, all the Deities, including Lord Jagannath, Subhadra, Balabhadra, and Sudarshana are brought out from the room to the pandals. The height of the pandals is extremely high. All the devotees stand outside and get a glance at all the Deities.

Every year at ISKCONISKCON, a special Rath Yatra Festival is organized. Lord Jagannatha, Mother Subhadra, and Lord Baladeva are so merciful that they come out of the temple to bless the people. Offer 80 G donation to ISKCON Delhi.