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Indian festivals and deities: The Rath Yatra at Puri (Odisha) is celebrated in honor of which Hindu deity? State the presiding deity of the chariot festival held at Puri. Choose the correct deity.

Q: Indian festivals and deities: The Rath Yatra at Puri (Odisha) is celebrated in honor of which Hindu deity? State the presiding deity of the chariot festival held at Puri. Choose the correct deity.

Concept Puri's Rath Yatra is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, with sibling deities Balabhadra and Subhadra riding separate chariots. Final Answer Lord Jagannath

Difficulty: Easy

Lord Jagannath
Lord Shiva
Lord Rama
Goddess Durga

Correct Answer: Lord Jagannath

Explanation:

Concept
Puri's Rath Yatra is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, with sibling deities Balabhadra and Subhadra riding separate chariots.

Final Answer
Lord Jagannath

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