According to the Skanda Purana, among the twelve Yatras of Shree Jagannatha, the Ratha Yatra or Shree Gundicha Yatra is regarded as the most significant and renowned festival.
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The Bamadev Samhita states that those who witness the four deities seated on the Simhasana (sacred throne) of Gundicha Temple for a week, along with their ancestors, attain a place in the eternal heavenly abode of Baikuntha. Furthermore, merely hearing about this grand festival grants spiritual merit, and those who study its sacred rituals and spread awareness of them are also assured a place in the Lord’s divine realm.
The Ratha Yatra of the four deities takes place on the second day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha, dedicated to the well-being of humanity. The Skanda Purana describes this festival as the most important among all celebrations of Mahaprabhu. During this occasion, Shree Hari, the Supreme Lord of the cosmos, joyfully rides His chariot to Gundicha Temple to fulfill His divine promise.
The chariot symbolizes Sandhini Shakti, and even a mere touch of it is believed to bestow the boundless compassion of Lord Shree Jagannatha upon His devotees. Well-known verse in this context declares: