2006-09-04 01:35:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Rath Yatra -- The Car Festival of Puri
"This spectacular chariot festival celebrated for 8 days, is held at the famous Jaganath Temple at Puri (Orissa). Thousands of devotees flock to Puri during the occasion as they believe that a glimpse of Lord Jagnath in his chariot gives salvation.
Images of Lord Jaganath - the Lord of the Universe, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra are taken out in a procession in three immense chariots. The main chariot is 14 meters high and 10 meters square with 16 wheels. The deities are brought out of the temple to the chariots by rhythmic movement called 'Pahandi' in a royal procession to the accompaniment of the beat of the 'cymbals' and drums and chanting of prayers by devotees.
The pushing and shoving to seat Lord Jagannath on his chariot continues for hours. The god it seems is testing the perseverance of his devotees. The devotees in turn coax, cajole, they promise sweetmeats and other delicacies, when all this fails they call the Lord names and even give blows to the idol, all the while the surging crowd chants, sings and dances. It is believed that on these days Lord Jagannath will descend from his pedestal and mingle with his devotees with no barrier between them. After seating the idols, the traditional King of Puri sweeps the Chariots with a golden broom.
Thousands of devotees pull these chariots to Gundicha Mandir, a temple 3 km away. After a week, on 'Ashadha Sukla Dasami', the 10th day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha (June-July), return journey or 'Bahuda Yatra' of the deities commences in the same manner from Gundicha temple to the main temple like Rath Yatra.
When two months of Ashadha fall in one year, Rath Yatra is observed as the festival of 'Nabakalebar' the old deities are buried within the temple premises ('Koilibaikuntha') and are replaced by new deities, carved out of Margosa trees for which there are set procedures. Double Ashadha occurs at intervals of 8 to 19 years. Construction of the chariots begin as early as April. "
2006-09-04 01:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Moose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, what is the significance of the 4th of July in India?
In America it is to celebrate Independance from the Brits, and the birth of our nation.
India, it may be a hot day in summer, I dunno.
What ya want? A medal? I'll make ya one. How 'bout that? ;)
2006-09-04 02:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by DelusionRoad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't. we've exciting it with the aid of actuality on July 4th, 1776 the Founding Fathers signed the very fact of Independence claiming out freeom from Britain and growing to be our own u . s . a . so shall we commerce with diverse worldwide places and boost our own armies and make our own rules and attractiveness of government
2016-11-24 21:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We pay respect to the people who fought for the independence 60 years ago, and the military for securing our freedom today.!
2006-09-04 03:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Marcos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay homage to your God for all the jobs that the USA exported to you.
2006-09-04 02:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink bhung.
2006-09-04 01:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your an American celebrate the fourth
2006-09-04 01:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by wil_t52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT KNOW ABOUT 4 JULY ?.BUT 15 AUGUST MATTERS .[ INDEPENDENCE]
2006-09-04 10:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Twisted boy . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spread message of brotherhood.
2006-09-04 01:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take our jobs and go to work
2006-09-04 01:41:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋