Ratha-Yatra aka Chariot Festival: Jagannath (1961) | British Pathé

This archive footage shows crowds of people in Puri, India celebrating Ratha-Yatra (aka Chariot Festival) in 1961, which commemorates Jagannath’s annual visit to Gundicha Temple. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #India #Festival #RathaYatra #ChariotFestival Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:) Full title reads: “India. Jagannath Festival - Technicolor“. Puri, India. GV Crowds assembled round the three cart / juggernauts standing in the middle of the widest road in Puri. Various shots of pilgrims moving around the wooden platforms. SV Group of Sadhus singing to the parade of Lord Jagannath. Various shots of people with coloured rosaries. GV 800 year old temple of Lord Jagannat / Jagan Nath. SV Priest carrying out large wooden log (Sudershan Chakra) from the Temple. Various shots of priests with th