
Today is Asadha Shukla Dwitiya, the second day of the bright lunar fortnight of the month of Asadha.
It is celebrated as Rath Yatra or #RathaJatra.
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| A painting of the Rath Yatra |
This year, Rath Yatra is on 29th June.
The Rath Yatra festival began in the Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha, India.
| Rath Yatra of Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha ; Image Source |
Rath means Chariot/Car while Yatra means Travel.
Rath Yatra is a centuries-old cultural festival.
