the Rathayatra

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• Rathayatra of Mahesh — The Rathajatra of Mahesh is the second oldest chariot festival in India (after Puri) and oldest in Bengal. It is a week long festival and a grand fair is held at that time. People throng to have a share in pulling the long ropes (Roshi) attached… …   Wikipedia

• Rathayatra — ▪ Hindu festival  Hindu (Hinduism) festival of India, observed by taking an image of a deity in a procession through the streets. This affords darshan (auspicious viewing) of the deity to worshippers who, because of caste or sectarian… …   Universalium

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• Jagannatha — or Jagannath Form under which Krishna is worshiped at Puri, Orissa, a famous religious center of India. His temple at Puri dates from the 12th century. The Rathayatra, or Chariot Festival, is held in his honor each year in June or July. An image… …   Universalium

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• tirtha — In Hinduism, a holy river, mountain, or other place made sacred through association with a deity or saint. Such sites are often the destination of pilgrims and the venue for large religious festivals. A Hindu will make such a pilgrimage as an act …   Universalium

• Jaganath — Juggernaut Jug ger*naut , n. [Skr. jagann[=a]tha lord of the world.] 1. One of the names under which Vishnu, in his incarnation as Krishna, is worshiped by the Hindus. See also {Jagannath}. [Written also {Juggernnath}, {Jaganath}, {Jagannath},… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Jaganatha — Juggernaut Jug ger*naut , n. [Skr. jagann[=a]tha lord of the world.] 1. One of the names under which Vishnu, in his incarnation as Krishna, is worshiped by the Hindus. See also {Jagannath}. [Written also {Juggernnath}, {Jaganath}, {Jagannath},… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English