Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity

  1. Ram

  2. Jaganath

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu
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Explanation

The Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) at Puri is celebrated in honor of Lord Jagannath (spelled 'Jaganath' in the option), a form of Lord Vishnu. The annual festival involves pulling the deities' chariots through the streets. While Jagannath is a form of Vishnu, the specific name used in this famous festival is Jagannath.

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