His image, along with the other two associated deities, is ceremoniously brought out of the inner sanctum (Garbhagriha) of his CHIEF temple in Jagannath Puri (Oriya: Bada Deula). They are placed in a chariot which is then pulled by numerous volunteers to the Gundicha Temple, (located at a distance of nearly 3 km or 1.9 mi). Coinciding with the Ratha Jatra festival at Puri, similar processions are organized at Jagannath temples throughout the world. During the festive public PROCESSION of Jagannath in Puri LAKHS of devotees VISIT Puri to SEE Lord Jagganath in chariot.[3]

Western impressions of Ratha Jatra as a display of unstoppable force are the origin of the English word juggernaut.

Ratha jatra

in Hinduism

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Viswanatha (Shiva) and Visalakshi (Parvati) rathajatra in Kerala

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Ratha in Tamil Nadu

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Krishna and Arjuna at a ratha festival

Rathajatra are festival processions, occasions for religious, social and cultural celebrations.