Artisans Build Traditional Rath - Kolkata

Artisans Build Traditional Rath - Kolkata

Family members assemble the legendary brass-made ''Rath'' or chariot of Kolkata since 1746 inside their ancestor’s house in Kolkata, India, on June 25, 2025, ahead of the annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, which will be celebrated on June 27. Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is a major Hindu festival that involves the ceremonial procession of deities in massive chariots. It is primarily celebrated in Puri, Odisha, and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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