Rath yatra: Interesting facts to know about Jagannath rath yatra and temple
New chariots every year
Celebrations begin at Jagannath temple in Puri ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra.
Maha prasadam
The Maha prasadam, 'the food of God', that is prepared every year, has reportedly never been insufficient, even though the number of attendees changes every year and is never fixed. The prasad has also never gone to waste, or thrown away.
Hereditary rights
The carpenters who construct the chariots every year have hereditary rights to decorate the chariots.
Juggernaut
The term 'juggernaut' apparently has been derived from the name of Lord Jagann, which means unstoppable.
Gold lock to protect the offerings
A 50kg, two feet high and one foot wide lock is used to guard the offerings made by devotees at the Jagannath temple.
Smart architecture
The Jaggannath temple was constructed in such a way that the main dome's shadow cannot be observed at any time of the day.
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