RATH YATRA AT AGARTALA

Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra is ready for their once in a year travel and they are greeted by their massive devotees with their hand raised up with a feeling that 'We are ready to Serve you'. Their Chariot is decorated and ready.

At the Jagannath Temple Agartala , people are waiting just to have a glimpse of the god and have the privilege of pulling the Chariot of Jagannath. still the devotees are immersed in the songs and merriment of this annual Rath Yatra.starting from infants to elderly, everyone is present.

The temple premises has transformed by the presence of a huge number of devotees. The day is usually witnessed by mild rainfall.

At near about 4pm the lords are awaken from their sleep with Kirtans and made ready for the travel. At 4.30pm the Lord Balabhadra arrives to the Chariot, followed by Lord Subhadra and Lord Jagannath. The crowd of devotees finds life and energy by the view of the lords. The Premises is electrified with energy and tries to get hold of the rope of the chariot and awaits for the Command which is the 'Shankh Dhwani' . The Devotees starts to pull the chariot in the name of Lord Jagannath. A group of Priest, devotees precede the chariot,  dancing and singing the festival. 

Even the roads have transformed and filled with Devotees, everyone with a wish to hold the Rope and assist the Lords in their journey. The Yatra takes a 2-hour long journey, covering Motorstand, Postoffice Chowmuni. The chariot Returns at Jagannath Temple at near about 6.30pm, where the Lord will be kept at a different location. The body bathed with sweet and feets covered with dirt but Still Lord name with pure faith and energy that may be considered as the main essence of this festival.

It's just the story of the capital of Tripura but throughout the state, the event is celebrated with the same zeal. whether the chariots are massive or small but the devotion is same throughout the Bengalis, Manipuris, Tripuris and other communities of Tripura. JAI JAGANNATH