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Udaipur Ready for the Jagannath Rath Yatra

Jagannath Rath Yatra

If you have ever wondered what adds glitters to the processions, here is the right and ripe time to explore !! Yes , Jagannath Maandir Rath Yatra of Udaipur. Authorities are busy in tightening the securities while social organizations are busy in giving it a amazing look by beautifying the idols and adding sparkles to the deities. Thousands of people are expected in this auspicious Rath Yatra. Bhagwan Jagnnath will go around the city and will be worshipped by people across the City of Lakes. It all started before 400 years and the tradition is still on.

Main Attractions:
A small chariot in which jugal Jodi of Bhagwan Jagannath and Laddu Gopal will be seen taking parikrama of the main mandir campus at 2:00 pm

Jagannath Rath Yatra
After that the main “Rajat Rath Yatra” will begin at 3:00 pm which will be further joined by the Rath Yatra beginning from Hiran Magri Sector – 7. the rath will be pulled by Maharana Mahendra Singh Ji Mewar as per the tradition. The rath will pass through the following places and will end up in Jagdish mandir.
The route is :

  • Ghanta Ghar
  • Bada Bazaar
  • Mochiwada
  • Bharbhuja Ghati
  • Bhopal Wadi
  • Tij Ka Chowk
  • Mandi Ki Naal
  • Marshal Choraha
  • Jhini Reth
  • RMV School Road
  • Kala Ji Goraji Choraha
  • Lake Place Road
  • Bhattyani Chohatta
  • And Finally Jagdish Chowk
  • Followed by Maha Aarti at 10:oo PM

People from all walks of life are engaged in the preparations of the rath yatra to make it a Grand Success as always.

 

By Mujtaba R.G.

A 30 year old student from Udaipur currently pursuing his career in commerce. Currently serving as a Writer and contributor for UdaipurBlog

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