Q. ‘Rath Yatra’ at Puri is celebrated in honour of which god?
Answer: Lord Jagannath
Notes: Ratha Yatra is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath, who is believed to be the Lord of Universe's journey towards his aunt's house, held at Puri in the state of Odisha. This annual festival is celebrated on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya (second day in bright fortnight of Ashad month). The festival commemorates Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha Temple via Mausi Maa Temple (maternal aunt's home) near Saradha Bali, Puri.

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