Ulta Rath Yatra 2022: Laxmi Narayan Bheta held after arrival of Lord Jagannath near Shreemandir

Ulta Rath Yatra 2022: Ulto Rath Yatra marks the end of the Jagannath Rath Yatra as the lord comes back to his home Jagannath Puri Temple after an 8-day stay at his aunt’s house.

Written By Zee Media Bureau|Last Updated: Jul 09, 2022, 11:53 PM IST|Source:

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Ulta Rath Yatra 2022: Ulta Rath Yatra, also known as Bahuda Yatra or Ulto Rath, is the return journey of Lord Jagannath on his chariots from the Gundicha Temple after eight days. This marks the end of the Jagannath Rath Yatra as the lord comes back to his home Jagannath Puri Temple after an 8-day stay at his aunt’s house. The deities remain in Sri Gundiucha Temple till 'Bahuda' Jatra or the return car festival. The three chariots, on which the lord travels, are built new, every year ahead of the annual chariot festival. Vibrant colours, enthusiastic faces, crowded shops, and cheery craftspeople are just a few of the highlights of Rath Yatra in Puri, the popular Chariot celebration held on a big scale every year outside Jagannatha Temple.

The Pahandi rituals for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Odisha`s Puri on July 1. Devotees have been allowed to participate in the Jagannath Rath Yatra this year after a two-year Covid-19 induced halt. Odisha Police had made top-notch security arrangements keeping the expected crowd at the festival in mind. In Jagannath Yatra, the three Raths of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra are pulled by devotees after due rituals and put stationed in front of the Singha Dwara of the Shreemandira.

Meanwhile, thousands of devotees on Friday gathered at the Gundicha temple in Puri for 'Sandhya Darshan' of the trinity -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath. However, the duration of 'Sandhya Darshan' was brought down till 4 pm as against the usual 7 pm.

The 'Charamala', where the idols will be alighted from the 'Adapa Mandap' for 'Pahandi Bije' (procession), was tied up to the door on Friday. Therefore, it was not be possible to allow the devotees to have 'darshan' till 7 pm, said a senior servitor.

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09 July 2022

21:10 IST

The deities would be placed on the 'Ratna Simhasana', the bejewelled throne, following a ceremony called 'Neeladribije' on July 12. (PTI)

21:08 IST

The palanquin of Maa Maha Lakshmi arrives near "Shree Nahara" for the "Lakshmi Narayana Bheta" ritual. (Source: Twitter/Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri)

The well decorated palanquin of Maa Maha Lakshmi arrives near "Shree Nahara" for the "Lakshmi Narayana Bheta" ritual.

— Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri (@JagannathaDhaam) July 9, 2022

19:06 IST

Laxmi Narayan Bheta held on the Puri Bada Danda after the arrival of Lord Jagannath on his rath, reports OdishaTV.

18:01 IST

Visuals from Ulta Rath Yatra

17:37 IST

Some visuals from Ulta Rath Yatra

17:13 IST

The three Rathas began to roll on the Bada Danda and started moving towards Shreemandira.

The most awaited moment has finally arrived as the "Rathas" begin to roll on the "Bada Danda" & started moving towards Shreemandira in a very devotional and ecstatic atmosphere. pic.twitter.com/ttyeB7HmQ9

— Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri (@JagannathaDhaam) July 9, 2022

16:17 IST

As per media report, the chariots of Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra have reached near Puri Srimandir amid throngs of devotees.

15:58 IST

As per tradition, the "Chera Pahanra" ritual has been performed at "Taladhwaja Ratha", "Nandighosha Ratha" and "Debadalana Ratha" by Shree Shree "Gajapati Maharaja". (Twitter:
@JagannathaDhaam)

As per tradition, the "Chera Pahanra" ritual has been performed at "Taladhwaja Ratha", "Nandighosha Ratha" and "Debadalana Ratha" by Shree Shree "Gajapati Maharaja". pic.twitter.com/GvQZBGSKPJ

— Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri (@JagannathaDhaam) July 9, 2022

15:06 IST

Pictures from the ceremonial "Dhadi Pahandi" procession of Lord Jagannatha, moving with the rhythms of "Ghanta" and "Kahali" to the Nandighosa "Ratha". (Twitter: Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri)

Some captures from the ecstatic moment of the ceremonial "Dhadi Pahandi" procession of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannatha, moving with the melodious rhythms of "Ghanta" and "Kahali" to the Nandighosa "Ratha" in an environment filled with emotion.

— Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri (@JagannathaDhaam) July 9, 2022

13:48 IST

Ulta Rath Yatra 2022: The Mausi Maa Temple

The Mausi Maa temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath's Aunt, serves 'burnt pitha' to the three deities, which is a unique delicacy consisting of rice, coconut, lentils and jaggery.

13:21 IST

Ulta Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath to stop at The Mausi Temple midway

During the Ulta rath yatra, the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra stop at The Mausi Maa Temple. Rath Yatra is also known as Patitapawan Yatra, Navatra, Gundichatra.

12:53 IST

Ulta Rath Yatra 2022: Chariots placed

Subhadra's Darpadalan rath is in the middle, followed by the Taldhwaj rath of Balabhadra on the west and the Nandighosh chariot of Jagannath in the east. Rathbhog is a special dry meal that is served at the end of the event.

12:38 IST

Goddess Subhadra brought to her chariot for journey back home

According to local media, Bada Danda (Puri Grand Road) is filled with devotees and hundreds gathered to participate in Ulta Rath Yatra as Goddess Subhadra is being escorted by the servitors in 'Dhadi Pahandi' procession to her chariot Darpadalana.

12:27 IST

Lord Sudarshan comes to his chariot

The grand affair of Bahuda Yatra begins with pahandi rituals of Lord Sudarshan. According to local media, Lord Sudarshan is being carried by servitors to Darpadalana - the chariot of Devi Subhadra.

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