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Ratha Katha Anukula Marks the Start of Chariot Construction for the Grand Festiva

in District Diary, State News April 6, 2025 Comments Off on Ratha Katha Anukula Marks the Start of Chariot Construction for the Grand Festiva 126 Views

Puri:6/4/25:The annual Puri Rath Yatra preparations are underway, with the traditional Ratha Katha Anukula, or ceremonial wood-cutting ceremony, marking the auspicious start of the elaborate chariot construction process.

This sacred ritual, performed with reverence, signifies the spiritual and cultural essence of the festival, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.

During the ceremony, specific wood types, such as Dhaura and Ashan, are meticulously chosen and consecrated as they will be used to craft the three majestic chariots. Traditional carpenters, known as Maharana servitors, lead this intricate task, following age-old techniques and practices. These chariots, constructed anew every year, symbolize the deities’ divine journey during the festival.

The Rath Yatra is one of the most awaited and celebrated events in Odisha, drawing millions of devotees and tourists from across the world. The festival’s preparations reflect the spirit of devotion and the rich heritage of the region.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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