The famous Rath Yatra of lord Baladevjew at Tulashi Kshetra was observed amid much joy and devotion.
More than 10,000 devotees from Kendrapada district and its adjoining districts participated in the festival amid the chanting of Haribola and Hulahuli. After completion of Manglarati, Abakash and Sakaladhupa of the deities, the Pahandi Bije of three deities to the chariot started after 2.30 pm. All the three deities landed up in the Brahma Taladhwaja chariot, which is said to be the world's biggest chariot by height.
The number of wheels used in the chariot is 14 where as the chariot is built on 1,214 wood planks. The height of the chariot is 65-foot from the bottom. According to the locals, Ratha Yatra is being performed in the Tulashi Kshetra for last 300 years. The temple of lord Baladevjew was constructed in 1670 AD by the king of Kujanga.
Tight security was maintained to ensure the Rath Yatra goes incident-free. Kendrapada SP Sarthak Sarangi, District Collector Niranjan Nayak and Sub Collector Pratap
Kumar Mishra monitored the situation, whereas senior officials were present during the festival.