Why we celebrate
Jagannath Rath Yatra is the grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath in Puri, pulling the deities' chariots with devotion.
Puri Jagannath tradition
Festival Profile
Jagannath Rath Yatra
Grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath in Puri, pulling the deities' chariots.
Jagannath Rath Yatra is the grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath in Puri, pulling the deities' chariots with devotion.
When
Rath Yatra falls on the second day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha (June-July).
Since when it is followed
The Rath Yatra of Puri has been celebrated for many centuries.
Puri tradition
Who celebrates / for whom
Celebrated in Puri, Odisha, and by Jagannath devotees worldwide.
Origin
The origin is the annual journey of Lord Jagannath with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra to the Gundicha temple, as celebrated in Puri.
Puri Jagannath tradition
Key deities
Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.
How to celebrate
Pull the huge wooden chariots of the deities, sing and dance, and accompany the procession to the Gundicha temple.
Rituals & offerings
Chariot pulling, darshan of the deities, and the return journey (Bahuda Yatra).
Key facts
The Rath Yatra festival at Puri is one of the oldest chariot festivals in the world.
Puri tradition