DALLAS, TEXAS, July 7, 2008: The DFW Hindu Temple Society, Ekta Mandir celebrated Rath Yatra, the car festival of idols Jagannath, Balabhadra and their sister Devi Subhadra on Sunday, July 6, in Dallas, Texas, two days after the world famous Rath Yatra at Puri, with much fanfare and traditional fervor. Hundreds of devotees from Dallas, Fort Worth and the surrounding areas came to worship and participate in the annual event.
After the Pahandi, the colourful wooden chariot, decorated with flowers, applique works, were pulled by devotees, amidst traditional band, trumpets, drums, Mridanga and Ghanta. The whole city was echoed with