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Kolkata celebrates Rath Yatra with the 126-year-old Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari Rath
As Kolkata celebrates Rath Yatra, the historic Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari Rath completes 126 years this year. Images by Avishek Mitra
The tradition was started in 1900 by Chunimani Dasi, wife of gold merchant Baidyanath De. Images by Avishek Mitra
The Rath Yatra was established on the 21st day of Jaishtha, 1307 Bengali Era. Images by Avishek Mitra
The festival is now being carried forward by the fifth generation of the De family. Images by Avishek Mitra
After the death of his grandfather in 2021, Tapan Kumar De and Rajkumar De took charge of the temple’s daily worship. Images by Avishek Mitra
Earlier, the chariot was pulled through the surrounding streets of North/Central Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra
Owing to traffic congestion and financial constraints, the Rath is now pulled Images by Avishek Mitra
Devotees believe the Jagannath idol was carved from sacred wood that floated from Puri during Nabakalebara, with a Shaligram Shila enshrined inside. Images by Avishek Mitra
Although the temple has heritage status, the family says no restoration or conservation work has been undertaken by the authorities. Images by Avishek Mitra
Popularly known as Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari, the century-old temple remains one of Kolkata’s cherished Rath Yatra landmarks. Images by Avishek Mitra
Popularly known as Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari, the century-old temple remains one of Kolkata’s cherished Rath Yatra landmarks. Images by Avishek Mitra
#Rath Yatra Kolkata
# Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari
# Jagannath Temple
# Heritage Temple Kolkata
# Chariot Festival Kolkata
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