Shri Jagannath rath yatra festival Puri commences on 18 JULY (SATURDAY) and the return rath festival falls on 26 JULY. Countless devotees and volunteers participate in decoration and construction of these three raths . Lord Jagannath rath contains 18 wheels (45.6 feet high) and is called Nandighosha. Balabhadra's Chariot is 45 feet high containing 16 wheels and is called Taladhvaja. Devadalana the Chariot of Subhadra is 44.6 feet high containing 14 wheels.
Devotees find themselves blessed while witnessing this holy yatra. There are numerous people from all states of India and foreigners too who come to seek the blessing's of Deities.
Amarnath yatra has been halted due to moderate rains. According to weather forecast the sky will be clear by 14 July.Due to these rains there are landslides in the region.
A beautiful view of Amartnath yatra 2015.
