JAGANNATH’S RATHA YATRA
Lord Jagannath’s Ratha Yatra
renowned Worldwide,
With lakhs of people watching
the spectacle Wide eyed;
The Lordships bless,
descending from the Temple,
And Their unique forms
being so Transcendental ;
The Ratha adorned with
a red cloth of Mirrors,
Dazzling in sunlight,
and in all Glitters;
The Deities inside, painted
In myriad Colours,
Adorable and Beaming,
adding a Divine Lustre;
The Chariots of wonder
Start rolling on the Streets,
Swaying and Staggering
Pulled by HIS Devotees;
They want HIM to go back to
Vrindavan, so says the Legend,
Their love and bonding
for many lives Extend;
The religious fete
is celebrated from Ages,
Graced and Witnessed
By Heavenly Gods and Sages;
The Master of the Universe
brings everything to a Standstill,
And the Ratha moves
only by His Supreme Will;
The Lord and His devotees
share a bonding of Oneness,
Signifying His unlimited
Mercy and Kindness;
This religious festival
That is Ages-old,
Is truly a sight
to Behold.
