The Chandan Yatra is believed to have been started by King Kapilendra Deb, a great devotee of Lord Jagannath, in the 15th century.
The festival is celebrated in two parts. The first 21 days are known as Bahara Chandan and the second 21 days are known as Bhitara Chandan.
Apart from the deities, several other gods and goddesses are also worshipped during the festival, including Ganesha, Saraswati, and Mahalakshmi
The boat ride on the Narendra Sarovar is considered to be one of the most important parts of the festival, as it symbolizes the journey of the deities to their birthplace in the heavenly abode.
The Chandan Yatra is not only celebrated in Puri but also in various other parts of Odisha, including Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Balasore.