Jagannath Rath Yatra is a significant Hindu festival which is mostly celebrated in Odisha. Each year, the sacred town of Puri in Odisha bursts with spirituality, devotion, and festivity while it celebrates the Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of India's largest and most ancient festivals. In this yearly procession, Lord Jagannath, accompanied by his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, travels from the holy Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.
This occasion mesmerises thousands of followers from across the globe. This year, the festival will be observed on Friday. June 27, 2025. According to the traditional Hindu lunar calendar, the festival occurs on the second day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashadha.
Rituals of Jagannath Rath Yatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra is a lively Hindu celebration in Puri, Odisha, involving the transport of deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra on elaborately adorned chariots (Raths) to the Gundicha Temple. The ceremonies include transporting the gods in a parade known as Pahandi, devotees pulling the chariots, and bringing prayers and food offerings. The festival concludes with the gods returning to the central temple after a week-long visit to the Gundicha Temple.
About Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra is also known as Navadina Yatra, Gudicha Yatra and Dasavatara Yatra. The festival is celebrated every year. The revered festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath who is the form of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha, as per the traditional Oriya calendar. This lively festival carries great importance in Hinduism. The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, hosts this magnificent event, drawing numerous devotees from distant places.
Why is Rath Yatra celebrated?
The primary aim of the Jagannath Rath Yatra is to transport Lord Jagannath to his aunt's residence, specifically the Sri Gundicha temple. As per religious tradition, annually, the Lord visits his aunt's home with his sister Subhadra and brother Balabhadra for a duration of seven days. At this time, he exits the temple to grant darshan to the ordinary devotees.
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