Festival Rath Jatra

Ratha-yatra is about a week-long festival in West Bengal. Many people gather at the time of yatra, to pull long ropes called 'Roshi', tied to the holy chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Balarama and Subhadra. Pulling this holy rope is considered very auspicious in Hindu culture and thus, devotees come here with strong beliefs and immense devotion to participate in this grand and sanctified occasion. Ratha-Yatra is held in all districts. Few famous places are - Mahesh, Guptipara, Mahisadal, Rajbalhat, ISKCON Mayapur, ISKCON Kolkata etc.

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