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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