Hindu devotees perform Kirtan or devotional song in front of Ratha or car on the occasion of Ratha Yatra festival in Puri. Krishna Devotees from around the world gather in Puri in the occasion of Ratha Yatra or Car Festival on June 25, 2017. This is the only time in the year that devotees will see Lord Jagannath leaving the temple with brother Balram and sister Subhadra to visit their aunt house for nine day and taken in Ratha or the car in a procession. The Ratha Yatra marks their journey from and to their Aunt house at Shri Gundicha Temple. The returns journey to Puri Jagannath Temple from S

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Hindu devotees perform Kirtan or devotional song in front of Ratha or car on the occasion of Ratha Yatra festival in Puri. Krishna Devotees from around the world gather in Puri in the occasion of Ratha Yatra or Car Festival on June 25, 2017. This is the only time in the year that devotees will see Lord Jagannath leaving the temple with brother Balram and sister Subhadra to visit their aunt house for nine day and taken in Ratha or the car in a procession. The Ratha Yatra marks their journey from and to their Aunt house at Shri Gundicha Temple. The returns journey to Puri Jagannath Temple from Shri Gundchi Temple in July 03, 2017 which marks the end of nine days Ratha Yatra Festival or Car festival. (Photo bySaikat Paul / Pacific Press)

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