Ratha Yatra 2024













































The Rath Yatra, also rendered as the Ratha Jatra (Odia: ରଥ ଯାତ୍ରା, lit. ’Chariot Festival’ or ‘Car Festival’), is considered the oldest and largest Hindu chariot festival celebrated annually, on the bright half of the lunar month of Ashadh (June–July).
Known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon in the lunar month of Phalguna—this usually occurs in March. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil.