Watch Puri Rath Yatra live on your phones

BANGALORE, INDIA: You can catch all the live action from the 2012 Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri, Orissa, right at the comfort of your home. This is because you are going to be offered live streaming of the entire Rath Yatra.

Thus, if you are frustrated about not able to make it to the event this year personally, then the Internet is the best option for you.

The Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra will be held on June 21 this year and will mark the congregation of people from different parts of the world.

Various websites offer the live streaming of the event. The predominant among these websites are:

http://rathyatra.fullorissa.com/

http://livetvchannelsfree.incredibleorissa.com/rath-yatra-telecast-2012-live/

http://rathjatra.nic.in/rathjatra_2012.html

So, watch the Rath Yatra along with your family members and receive the eternal blessings of Lord Jagannath.

Certain vital details about the Rath Yatra: Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra or car festival of Puri Jagannath temple one of the largest religious ceremonies of India will be held on June 21 this year. Puri Rath yatra commemorates the journey of Lord Krishna from Gokul to Mathura. This annual festival is celebrated on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya (second day in bright fortnight of Ashad month).

As part of Rath Yatra, the idols of Lord Puri Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken out in a procession to Gundicha Temple and remain there for nine days. Then, the idols or Rath Yatra returns to Puri Jagannath temple. The return journey of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is known as Bahuda Yatra. Chandan Jatra celebrated on Akshay Tritiya marks the beginning of Rath Yatra festival, during which the making of chariots and sandalwood paste painting start.