Rath Yatra is the annual chariot festival that takes place in Puri, Odisha. Each year more than 10 lakhs people gather at Puri to celebrate Rath Yatra. This festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, who is a form of Lord Vishnu. The chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled from the main temple to …
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious festival for both Jains and Hindus. It is observed on the third tithi of Shukla paksha in the month of Vaisakha. Legend has it that Lord Vishnu incarnated on Earth as a human as Parshurama on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya mostly falls in the month of April. …
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Alarnatha Temple, Temple Location and Timings, Festivals, Rath Yatra Puri, Lord Jagannath Alarnatha temple is located at around 25 km from Puri in Brahmagiri. It is a famous pilgrimage destination for the worshipers of Lord Vishnu. In Alarnatha temple Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Lord Alarnatha. History of the temple The place Brahmagiri was named …
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Snana Yatra is a bathing festival celebrated on full moon day of the Hindu month Jyestha. It is also known as Deva Snana Purnima. Location of Snana Yatra: Puri, OdishaDuration of visit: 5-6 hours The legend behind Snana Yatra This day is considered as the birthday of Lord Jagannath. According to Skanda Purana when Raja …
Vat Purnima also is known as Vat Savitri is one of the famous festivals celebrated in India. It generally falls in the month of May and June on the full moon. The moon is said to be of strawberry colored during this night. To know more about it look up this link. Which parts of …
