9) Rath Yatra chariots Flashcards
1
Q
Contexts ?
A
Construction of chariots for Jagannath Rath Yatra have been allowed
2
Q
What is Jagannath Rath Yatra ?
A
Hindu festival associated with Lord jagannath held at Puri in Odisha – regarded as the oldest Rath Yatra of the country
3
Q
Who constructed Jagannath temple ?
A
12th century by Ananthavarmana Chodaganga Deva of Eastern Ganga dynasty
4
Q
What is Jagannath temple also called as ?
A
Yamanika Tirtha – as it is said that the Power of Yama gets nullified at this place
White Pagoda
It is a part of CharDham piligrimage (Badri, Dwaraka, Puri and Rameswaram)
5
Q
Which pillar is found here ?
A
Aruna stambha or Sun pillar – this was originally present at the Sun temple in Konark
