Parswadevata ( Side Deities)of Different Rathas

Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Balabhadra and their sister Devi Subhadra travel in three unique chariots during the Rathyatra ( or the festival of chariots). Their chariots are named Nandighosha( Lord Jagannath's chariot), Taladhwaja( Lord Balabhadra's chariot) and Darpadalana( Goddess Subhadra's chariot) separately.Each and every part of these 'Rathas' is carved , planned, designed and executed with the collective effort of a large number of carpenters, metalsmiths, artisans, tailors and painters.Each chariot contains nine auxiliary divinities (Parswa Devatas), two entryway attendants (Dwarapalas), one Charioteer (Sarathi) and one divinity for the top flag/ banner (Dhwaja Devata), all made of wood.Rupakara carpenters carve out images and shapes of different Parswadevatas in wood for enlivening the chariots.Here is a list of nine different auxiliary side deities (better known as Parswadevatas ) of the Devi Subhadra's Darpadalan Ratha,They are 1. Bimala 2.Banadurga 3.Varahi 4.Chamunda 5.Bhubaneswari 6.Harachandi 7.Jayadurga 8. Sarbamangala 9.Ugratra Photos have been appended in the given order. For an all inclusive detailed understanding regarding the construction of Rathas of our three Sibling Deities, you may go through the following article. https://lunarsecstacy.com/2022/03/31/the-construction-of-rathas-chariots-during-lord-jagannaths-rathyatra-at-puri/