Ratha Yatra (Oriya: ରଥଯାତ୍ରା) is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa, India during the months of June or July. Most of the city's society is based around the worship of Jagannath with the ancient temple being the fulcrum of the area. The festival commemorates Lord Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha mata's temple via aunt's home (Mausi Maa Temple which is near Balagandi Chaka in Puri).
[[File:Rath Yatra Puri 2007 11071 crop.jpg|300px|thumb| text|The Rath Jatra in the Grand Avenue at the Jagannath Temple, Puri, 2007 ]]
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