GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many chariots takes part in the annual Puri Rath Yatra
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main deity, Lord Jagannath’s rath or the chariot is known as Nandighosa. It has 16 wheels and is covered in red and yellow clothing. The charioteer of this Rath is Daruka, and the rope that pulls the rath is called Sankhachuda.

Detailed explanation-2: -The height of the Nandighosh chariot of Lord Sri Jagannath is 33 cubits (a cubit is approximately the length of the forearm) and five fingers; it has 16 wheels and 832 log pieces are used to build the chariot.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jagannath’s chariot Subhadra’s chariot in red and black has 12 wheels and is 42 feet tall.

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