rath yatra

 
Pronunciation: /ˈrʌθ ˌjɑːtrɑː/

noun

Hinduism
  • a ceremonial procession centred around a chariot carrying a holy image, specifically the procession of Jagannatha.
  • (in India) a political demonstration consisting of a convoy of motor vehicles travelling over a long distance: the party warned against a bid to stop the rath yatra

Origin:

via Hindi from Sanskrit ratha 'chariot' + yātrā from yā 'to travel'