July 1:
Ashadh
sud 2: Rathyatra (Click
here to learn
more)
Annual festival in which murtis of
the Lord are paraded in decorated chariots around the city. A mammoth
festival is held in Jagannathpuri.
July 10: Ashadh
sud 11: Devpodhi Ekadashi (Fast)
The first day of chaturmas
- the four holy months. During these months, extra devotional observances
are undertaken.
July 13: Ashadh
sud 15: Guru Purnima, Vyas Purnima
(Click here
to learn more)
The day on which devotees honor their
guru. They pay their respects and offer their gratitude for the spiritual
guidance the guru gives.
|