festivalLord Jagannath

Jagannath Rath Yatra

जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा

The chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.

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Date
Mon, 5 July 2027
Tithi
Dwitiya
Paksha
Shukla
Hindu Month
Ashadha
Nakshatra
Pushya
Yoga
Priti
Karana
Balava
Vikram Samvat
VS 2084
Muhurat
09:30 AM onwards
Duration
9 Days

About this observance

Three grand chariots are pulled from the Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple in Puri, with mahaprasad distribution and kirtan.

Importance

Pulling the rath rope is believed to grant liberation.

History

Puri Rath Yatra is among the largest religious gatherings on earth.

Mythological story

Jagannath travels annually to his aunts home at Gundicha temple.

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