Jagannath Rath YatraJagannath is also known as Puri Yatra or Festival of chariots, Stands as one of India’s most prestigious and grand spiritual events. Puri is celebrated every year in Odisha, this prestigious festival honors Lord Jagannath, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra.
Is seen on trip Dwitiya Tithi, Second day of bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) In the Hindu lunar calendar, the month of Ashdha, which usually comes according to the Gregorian calendar in June or July.
When does the Rath Yatra begin?
This year’s Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as The Festival of Chariots June 27, 2025, According to the Drink Almanac. Dwitiya walks with a divine procession, depending on the Tithi 26 June (1:24 pm) to 27 June (11:19 pm)The festival officially began on 12 June with Banana Purnima, where the gods took a formal bath, followed by that Unnecessary period (13-26 June), When the gods are hidden for recurrence.
Does make this festival so powerful?
Rath Yatra Award Lord Jagannath (Vishnu), his elder brother BalabhadraAnd their sister SubhadraThis incident symbolizes the journey of divine from the sanctum sanctorum (heaven) of the temple to the streets (earth), inviting all the devotees to be a part of the spiritual festival.
1. Rath: Nandigosha (16 wheels), Taldwaja (14 wheels), and Darpadalan (12 wheels) are drawn through the city.
2. Symbolism: Everyone gets a similar chance to touch the rope, which is a symbol of divine equality.
3. Chera Panhara: The king of Puri personally sweeps the chariot path, reminds us that no one is more than God.
Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra’s three holy chariots parade is one of the most important parts of the rituals. The chariot is beautifully executed, and guests are drawn by their vibrant colors, complex decorations and designs. Additionally, Rangolis, lights and flowers are used to decorate temples, giving the festival a mysterious experience.
Jagannath Rath Yatra is a national holiday in Odisha that brings people from across the state together to honor Lord Jagannath.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: History
Every God has a chariot to travel. Goddess Subhadra has twelve wheels in Darpadalan, fourteen in the Taldhwaja of Lord Balabhadra, and sixteen in Nandigosha of Lord Jagannath. The vision of these huge wooden trains being drawn by the devotees through the streets of Puri is breathtaking.
The festival is full of customs and ceremonies. Goddess Lakshmi goes to the Gundicha temple on the fourth day, which is called Hera Panchami to see Lord Jagannath. The eighth day is a return journey, known as Bahuda Yatra.
One of the biggest examples of Kalinga Architecture is the present Jagannath temple in Puri, which is of the 12th century. Every year, more people participate in the Rath Yatra ritual, which has been honored for decades. The festival attracted among 400,000 and 500,000 pilgrims in a year.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Ritual and Schedule Guide
| date | Ritual activity |
|---|---|
| 12 June | Bachna Purnima – Holy bath of gods |
| June 13-26 | Anavasara – Gods live in solitude |
| June 26, 1:24 pm | Dual Starts |
| 27 June | Rath Yatra Day – Rath Festival and Procession |
| Day after traveling | Hera Panchami – Goddess Lakshmi visits Gundcha |
| ~ 7 daysLater | Bouted journey – Return of gods (chariot disambal) |
â–º Rath Pratishtha: The chariots are preserved with mantras before the procession.
â–º Gather millions: The wind fills with mantras, rhythmic drums and marine devotion.
â–º End of travel The comfort of the gods, the chariots are decomposed, and the roads are estimated next year.
Why should you be there, or in the tune
1. Devotion and democracy: Drawing the chariot is seen as a spiritual equivalent – anyone can be involved and blessed.
2. Cultural spectacle: Color, mantra, architecture, festivals are a feast for the senses.
3. Global spirituality: People all over the world follow the journey, present, and travel. It is more than a festival, it is a universal movement.
Every attractive ceremony that makes Jagannath Rath Yatra is rich in tradition and symbolism. The gods are purified before traveling with a ritual bath (chariot bath) which includes aromatic water and 108 utensils of holy objects a day before the main procession. The conservation of chariots, or chariots, comes forward, during which the priests bless and recite the mantras on the freshly constructed chariots, turn them into ships for heavenly journey.
The chariot journey, or chariot procession, marks the culmination of the journey. As thousands of worshipers attract magnificent chariots towards the Gundcha temple, they fill the roads with mantras and energy. Devotees can come here to seek the blessings of the gods living for nine days. After this journey, the deities return to the Jagannath temple in a similar procession, full of festive celebrations, known as Bahuda Yatra (return journey). With the disintegration of chariots in Niladri Vijaya, the journey ends and reflects the end of the holy journey with the promise of its revival in the following year.
The Rath Yatra 2025 promises an extraordinary mixture of mythology, architecture, spirituality and inclusion. Whether you are physically present in Puri or watching from far away, the essence of this age-old ritual continues to resonate in the hearts. 27 June is not just a date; It is an expression of devotion, unity and eternal hope.
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