Gaon Radio: History, cultural significance, and celebrations of the Rath Yatra

After two years of the COVID19 pandemic, the stage is set for the world-famous Rath Yatra (chariot festival), which commences today, July 1 in the holy city of Puri in Odisha. Listen to this story on the history, cultural significance & celebrations of the Ratha Yatra.

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