Bhubaneswar, Apr 3: The famous Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj will take place on April 5.  The chariot pulling will commence at 3.30 pm on Saturday for which preparations are underway.

The Rukuna Rath Yatra takes place every year on Asokashtami in the month of Chaitra.

Many special rituals take place inside the Lingaraj Temple.

At an auspicious time, three deities-Chandrasekhar (the representative of Lord Lingaraja), Rukmini (also called Rukuna or Gopaluni), and Basudeva are brought out of the temple to ascend their chariot.

The  three deities are then escorted to their destination, Rameshwar Temple. This temple is also popularly known as Mausimaa, the maternal aunt.

On the fifth day, the returning journey begins, and the chariot is pulled in reverse, as the deities once again retreat to the Lingaraj Temple.

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