 The Rath yatra is witnessed by thousands of people, irrespective of their caste and creed from across the state.To see this cultural and religious extravaganza, people from adjacent villages come in colorfully decorated carts.During the religious celebrations in Hindu temples, images of the gods and goddesses worshipped in the temples, are taken on large wooden chariots called "ratha"s and drawn in a pageant by the devotees.