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Ratha Yatra 2013


Ratha Yatra 2013, NETK

Ratha Yatra 2013, NETK

Ratha Yatra 2013, NETK


The Rath yatra festival has been traditionally celebrated annually in Jagannath Puri, Orrisa, where Lord Jagannath along with His sister Subhadra and elder brother Baladeva paraded through the streets of the city. This practice and festival still takes place in Puri and since the late sixties all over the world.
The pulling of Rath cart during the Rath yatra procession by the devotees symbolizes the attempt of the residents of Vrindavan, especially the cowherd boys and girls, to bring Krishna, Balarama and Subhadra back to Vrindavan, the holy dhama near Mathura, UP from Kurushetra.
The first Rath yatra outside India was initiated by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (founder of ISKCON) on July 9, 1967 in San Francisco. The Lord of the Universe (Lord Jagannath) now parade in major cities all over the world such as London, Paris, New York, Durban, Rome, etc.
People around the globe are becoming attracted to the joyful and colorful Rath yatra festival. Thousands throng the streets to pull the giant chariots, chant and dance and enjoy tasty prasad given to all joining in a celebration to honor the appearance of Lord Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra.




ROUTE MAP of Rath Yatra
(On Thursday 10th June 2013 starting at 09.00 am)
Park Circus (Suhrawardy Avenue) -> left turn C.I.T Road Moulali Crossing -> S.N Banerjee Road -> Dorina Crossing(Left Turn) -> J.L Nehru Road -> Right Turn -> Outram Road (straight to TAI ground).

Route for  Ulta Rathayatra  (On Friday 18th June 2013 starting at 09.00am)

 Outram Road -> Right Turn -> J.L Nehru Road -> Chowringhee Road -> Exide Crossing -> ATM Road -> S.P Mukherjee Road -> Left Turn-> Hazra Road -> Sarat Bose Road -> A.J.C Bose Road -> Hungerford Street -> 3C Albert Road.


108 names of Goddess Durga

108 Names of Durga, Durga Puja 2013

108 Names of Goddess Durga. Goddess Durga is known as different names in across India. Durga, the goddess of supreme power. 108 Names of Goddess Durga with meaning. Goddess Durga largely known as Durga, Devi, Tribhuvaneshwari, Yashodagarba Sambhoota, Narayanavarapriya, Nandagopakulajata, Mangalya, Kulavardhini, Kamsavidravanakari and in many more names.
Name
Meaning
Durga
The Inaccessible
Devi
The Diety
Tribhuvaneshwari
Goddess of The Three Worlds
Yashodagarba Sambhoota
Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb
Narayanavarapriya
Fond of Narayana’s Boons
Nandagopakulajata
Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
Mangalya
Auspicious
Kulavardhini
Developer Of The Race
Kamsavidravanakari
Threatened Kamsa
Asurakshayamkari
Reducer Of The Number Of Demons
Shilathata Vinikshibda
At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
Akashagamini
Flew In The Sky
Vasudevabhagini
Sister Of Vasudeva
Divamalya Vibhooshita
Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
Divyambaradhara
Beautifully Robed
Khadgaketaka Dharini
Holder Of Sword And Shield
Shiva
Auspicious
Papadharini
Bearer Of Others’ Sins
Varada
Granter Of Boons
Krishna
Sister Of Krishna
Kumari
Young Girl
Brahmacharini
Seeker Of Brahman
Balarkasadrushakara
Like The Rising Sun
Purnachandra Nibhanana
Beautiful Like The Full Moon
Chaturbhuja
Four-Armed
Chaturvakttra
Four-Faced
Peenashroni Payodhara
Large Bosomed
Mayoora Pichhavalaya
Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
Keyurangadadharini
Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets
Krishnachhavisama
Like Krishna’s Radiance
Krishna
Dark-Complexioned
Sankarshanasamanana
Equal To Sankarshana
Indradhwaja Samabahudharini
With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag
Patradharini
Vessel-Holder
Pankajadharini
Lotus-Holder
Kanttadhara
Holder of Shiva’s Neck
Pashadharini
Holder Of Rope
Dhanurdharini
Holder Of Bow
Mahachakradharini
Holder Of Chakra
Vividayudhadhara
Bearer Of Various Weapons
Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita
Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
Chandravispardimukha
Beautiful Like The Moon
Mukutavirajita
Shining With Crown Adorned
Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita
Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
Kaumaravratadhara
Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
Tridivabhavayirtri
Goddess Of The Three Worlds
Tridashapujita
The Goddess Of The Celestials
Trailokyarakshini
Protector Of The Three Worlds
Mahishasuranashini
Destroyer Of Mahisha
Prasanna
Cheerful
Surashreshtta
Supreme Among The Celestials
Shiva
Shiva’s Half
Jaya
Victorious
Vijaya
Conqueror
Sangramajayaprada
Granter Of Victory In The War
Varada
Bestower
Vindhyavasini`
Resident Of The Vindhyas
Kali
Dark-Complexioned
Kali
Goddess Of Death
Mahakali
Wife Of Mahakala
Seedupriya
Fond Of Drinks
Mamsapriya
Fond Of Flesh
Pashupriya
Fond Of All Beings
Bhootanushruta
Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
Varada
Bestower
Kamacharini
Acting On One’s Own Accord
Papaharini
Destroyer Of Sins
Kirti
Famed
Shree
Auspicious
Dhruti
Valiant
Siddhi
Successful
Hri
Holy Chant Of Hymns
Vidhya
Wisdom
Santati
Granter Of Issues
Mati
Wise
Sandhya
Twilight
Ratri
Night
Prabha
Dawn
Nitya
Eternal
Jyotsana
Radiant Like Flames
Kantha
Radiant
Khama
Embodiment Of Forgiveness
Daya
Compassionate
Bandhananashini
Detacher Of Attachments
Mohanashini
Destroyer Of Desires
Putrapamrityunashini
Sustainer Of Son’s Untimely Death
Dhanakshayanashini
Controller Of Wealth Decrease
Vyadhinashini
Vanquisher Of Ailments
Mruthyunashini
Destroyer Of Death
Bhayanashini
Remover Of Fear
Padmapatrakshi
Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
Durga
Remover Of Distress
Sharanya
Granter Of Refuge
Bhaktavatsala
Lover Of Devotees
Saukhyada
Bestower Of Well-Being
Arogyada
Granter Of Good Health
Rajyada
Bestower Of Kingdom
Ayurda
Granter Of Longevity
Vapurda
Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
Sutada
Granter Of Issues
Pravasarakshika
Protector Of Travellers
Nagararakshika
Protector Of Land
Sangramarakshika
Protector Of Wars
Shatrusankata Rakshika
Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika
Protector From Ignorance And Distress
Sagaragirirakshika
Protector Of Seas And Hills
Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika
Granter Of Success In All Attempts
Durga
Deity Durga