The festival of ‘Rath Yatra’ of Puri in Odisha is dedicated to which deity?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lord Jagannath.
The Rath Yatra festival of Puri in Odisha is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival, one of the most famous Hindu celebrations, involves the procession of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, in elaborately decorated chariots. Devotees pull these chariots through the streets of Puri, seeking blessings and celebrating the divine journey. The Rath Yatra is celebrated annually, typically in June or July, and attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists.