The article details the historical Rath Yatra of Sun God at Konark's Arkakshetra, held on Magha Saptami. It explains unique traditions like 'Nakshatra Bandapana', the Rajguru performing Chhera Pahanra instead of the Gajapati, and the significance of the 21-lamp Aarti at dawn. It also explores the etymology of the word 'Gundicha' and mentions different types of Gundicha festivals like Gupta, Chaitra, and Basanta Gundicha. https://www.dharitri.com/car-festival-in-the-ork-khetra/ #creator program