The world-famous Rathayatra of Lord Jagannatha is also known as Yatra and Ghosha Yatra. It is held on Ashadha Sukla Dvitiya i.e. the second day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha (June-July) every year. Rathayatra symbolizes that after a long time of the separation Lord Sri Krisna is going to Kuruksetra from Dvaraka to meet the inhabitants of Vrindavan. Three different sizes of chariots are made for this Rathayatra which begins from Jagannatha temple. The chariot of the Lord Jagannatha is called Nandighosa, the chariot of Balabhadra is called Taladhvaja, the chariot of Lady Subhadra is called Padmadhvaja. Except the vessels of kalasa, which are on top of the chariots, and the Deities, the rest of chariots is made new every year in accordance to the strict ancient specifications. Nearly around one thousands of devotees are needed to pull these chariots with the help of four ropes which are tied to each chariot and has no steering system on it.
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