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By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Rathyatra and the Origin of 'Juggernaut'

Monday June 19, 2006
History has it that when the British first observed the Rathyatra festival in the 18th century, they were so amazed that they sent home shocking descriptions which gave rise to the term 'juggernaut', meaning "destructive force". Find out how... more

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