Jagannath Rath Yatra held in Ashada month at Bhavnagar in Gujarat is the second largest Jagannath Rath Yatra procession in Gujarat after the famous one held on the same day in Ahmedabad. Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 at Bhavnagar is on July 7. Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav Samiti Harubhai Gondaliya organizes this 17-km long procession. In 2024, it is the 39th Rath Yatra at Bhavnagar . Rath Yatra will begin at 8 am on July 14 from Bhagvaneswar Mahadev Temple in Subhash Nagar. The Jagannath Rath will and pass through Ghogha Circle, Rupani Circle, Devaraj Nagar, Radha Mandir, Marine Society, Nilam Baug Chowk, Nirmal Nagar, Jasonath Chowk, Haluriya and Khar Gate. Rath Yatra is an annual celebration held in the Ashada month in popular Jagannath temples in India and by ISKCON devotees around the world. The main ritual involves pulling the chariot or rath of Jagannath – a manifestation of Sri Krishna. The most famous Rath Yatra is held at the Puri Jagannath Te

The game of Ganjifa Cards was very popular in ancient  India . The cards contain hand painted images of aspects of Hindu tradition. The Ramayana paintings on Ganjifa cards narrate the story of epic Ramayan. Link – You can view the story of Ramayana on Ganjifa cards at the Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts website. Tradition Of Ramayana Paintings In Odisha The tradition of Ramayana paintings in Odisha, India, is deeply rooted in the state's rich cultural heritage. Ramayana, one of the two great epics of ancient India, has been a significant source of inspiration for artists across the country, including Odisha. In Odisha, Ramayana paintings are often seen in various forms such as pattachitra (scroll painting), mural paintings, palm leaf etchings, and even on temple walls. Each form carries its unique style and techniques, reflecting the diverse artistic expressions prevalent in the region. Pattachitra, a traditional form of cloth-based scroll painting, is particu