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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Chariot Description / 4 Additional Deities

  1. The name of Lord Jagannath's chariot is Nandighosh. It has 16 wheels, and is covered in red and yellow material.
  2. Lord Balabhadra's chariot is called Taladwaja, has 14 wheels and is covered with red and green material.
  3. The third chariot, Devadalana, belongs to Lady Subhadra. It has 12 wheels and a red and black canopy.
There are four other Deities that also ride on the chariots, making a total of seven Deities in all.

  1. Lady Subhadra shares Her chariot with Sudarshan, who sits by Her side.
  2. Lord Jagannath sits with Madanmohan, who represents Lord Jagannath Himself.
  3. 4. Lord Balabhadra is accompanied by two small, brass deities of Rama and Krshna. Lord's wives do not accompany Him during this trip.

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