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Rath Yatra Festival

"India is the land of diversity. The land of seven Union territories, twenty eight states , billions of people but above all a land enriched with cultural and historical significance. Many festivals are celebrated which gives a platform for people to move out of the regular schedule to rejoice with their loved ones . Recently on 21st June,2012 Rath yatra was observed.  Rath yatra festival is celebrated to honour the memory of  Lord Jagannath's visit to Gundicha mata's temple via aunt's home. Although, originated in Jagannath Puri on the eastern coast of the state of Orissa this festival is celebrated in different parts of India  on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya.  Every year the Lord Krishna, Balaram and Subhadra are traditionally installed on huge chariots and pulled by the devotees through the streets. Sharing a few pics of this auspicious festival's celebration in Kolkata."