Mahishadal Rathayatra
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Founded1776
Founded ByJanaki Devi
PlaceMahishadal, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India
OrganizerMahishadal Raj Estate
| Mahishadal Rathayatra | |
|---|---|
Mahishadal Rathayatra in 2012 | |
| Founded | 1776 |
| Founded By | Janaki Devi |
| Place | Mahishadal, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India |
| Organizer | Mahishadal Raj Estate |
| Height | 50 feet (including kalash and dhwaj) |
| Wheels | 34 |
| Style | Nabaratna |
| Patron | Mahishadal Raj Estate |
The Mahishadal Rathayatra is held annually in Mahishadal in Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal. The Ratha Yatra was founded by Janaki Devi of Mahishadal estate in the year 1776.[1]