Puri Sahi yatra, The Biggest open air theatre of the world.

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Puri Sahi yatra, The Biggest open air theatre of the world.

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The biggest open air theatre of the world, Sahi Yatra. About 1000 actors are participating in the Sahi Yatra, the play on the mythological theme of Ramayan in the streets. The event would continue for 11 days. Sahi Yatra\\\'s origin is traced to 12th century with emergence of Ramanujacharya who widely preached the cult of Rama.



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Good article thanks for sharing, Rath Yatra is surely a big one..
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“Sahi Yatra” is believed to have begun in 1230 AD. According to records, in the 11th century, during the reign of Chodoganga Deva, King of Puri, many ‘ kota ‘s (forts), bastions and ‘jagagharas’ (gymnasiums) were developed to safeguard the temple town of Puri from invaders.

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