Dhamrai Jagannath Roth
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Dhamrai Jagannath Roth is a temple that is actually a chariot, that is located in the city of Dhamrai in Bangladesh. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Jagannath. The chariot is carved from wood, with many decorative carvings and paintings, and has six levels with statues inside. It is taken out in a grand procession once a year for a festival called the Roth Jatra (or the Rathyatra or Rathajatra). The Roth Jatra in Dhamrai is one of the most important events for the Hindu community of Bangladesh.[1]
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ধামরাই জগন্নাথ রথ | |
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| Coordinates: 25°55′06″N 90°12′41″E / 25.91833°N 90.21139°ECoordinates: 25°55′06″N 90°12′41″E / 25.91833°N 90.21139°E |
References
- ↑ Rathajatra festival today. 24 June 2009. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1758735781.html. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
