Gajapati

Royalty in the service of Lord Jagannath

Nowhere else but in Puri, started the unique tradition of a king himself sweeping the chariots of the deities. Every year during Rath Yatra thousands of people gather in Puri to witness it before they pull the chariots. Among all other sevas the king does, this seva named Chera Pahara [sweeping of the chariots] has… read more »

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