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Donation Link : www.gofundme.com/rathayatra2025Experience the programs and rituals of world famous Jagannath Puri at Fremont Temple through the year. By the grace of Sree Jagannath, senior members from Odia American community of Bay Area laid the foundation of the first Jagannath Mandir in California at Fremont Hindu Temple (Vedic Dharma Samaj) in 1994. It was a blessing for all the Jagannath devotees across communities to be able to perform the rituals of Sree Jagannath in their adopted country. The temple management and Odia community members continue the Jagannath culture, traditions and rituals. Such programs help our community in cultural immersion and knowledge transfer of our rich heritage to the new generations while staying connected to their roots. Its also spreads awareness to the larger community about Odisha.
Fremont Temple and Sree Jagannath sevaks invite you to the Chariot Festival - where Sree Jagannath Parivaar come out of their abode to meet their devotees of any caste color or religion. The Rath Yatra/Jatra is dedicated to SreeJagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and his sister Goddess Subhadra. The Rath Yatra celebrates the annual journey of Sree Jagannatha and his two siblings from the 12th-century Jagannatha Temple to His birth place Gundicha Temple, 2.5km away.
Three heavily-built wooden chariots of Sree Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra are traditionally pulled by thousands of devotees over a distance of three kilometres twice during the nine-day festival of the Trinity at Puri. After resting for eight days, Sree Jagannatha returns to his main abode and is known as ‘Bahuda Yatra’.
Sree Jagannatha's Rath, Nandighosha (also known as Garudadhwaja, Kapiladhwaja) is about 44 feet tall and has 16 wheels. Balbhadra's chariot is called Taladhwaja or Langaladhwaja, and it stands 43 feet in height and has 14 wheels. While Subhadra's chariot has 12 wheels and it is 42 feet tall. This is the first and only temple in USA that has the original wheel of the Nandighosha Temple is on display.
Join the festivities, enjoy the Mahaprasad, etc...
In Gratitude ... Jai Jagannath !!!
For more information on Jagannath programs call or text 5107597800 or email at [email protected].
Fremont Temple is a non-profit, tax exempt religious (501 (C) 3 Tax Exempt 94-2742511) organization. It is dedicated to serve the religious and cultural needs of the community. There are several different services that the temple offers the community. The temple is open all days of the week.
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