The Three Chariots of Rathyatra

Lord Jagannath

  • Chariot Name:Nandighosa
  • Chariot Height:45 feet, six inches.
  • Number and Height of Wheels:16 wheels measuring six feet in diameter.
  • Chariot Colors:Yellow and red. (Lord Jagannath is associated with Lord Krishna, also known as Pitambara, “the one draped in golden yellow robes”).
  • Horse Color: White
  • Charioteer: Daruka

Lord Balabhadra

  • Chariot Name:Taladhwaja — meaning “one with the palm tree on its flag”.
  • Chariot Height:45 feet.
  • Number and Height of Wheels:14 wheels measuring six feet six inches in diameter.
  • Chariot Colors:Green and red.
  • Horse Color: Black
  • Charioteer: Matali

Devi Subhadra

  • Chariot Name:Debadalana — meaning literally, “trampler of pride”.
  • Chariot Height:44 feet, six inches.
  • Number and Height of Wheels:12 wheels, measuring six feet eight inches in diameter.
  • Chariot Colors:Black and red. (Black is traditionally associated with female energy shakti and the Mother Goddess).
  • Horse Color: Red
  • Charioteer: Arjuna

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