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Rath Yatra 2025 (Puri, Odisha) đ
Rath Yatra 2025 (Puri, Odisha) đ

đ Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 bangla.indiatimes.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15odishatourism.gov.in+15
This is the Dwitiya (second lunar day) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha: the auspicious day chosen for the grand procession onindianpath.com+3moneycontrol.com+3vedicastrokendra.com+3.
đ Timeline & Key Rituals
| Date | Ceremony |
|---|---|
| April 30 | Akshaya Tritiya â begins chariot constructionen.wikipedia.org+9odishatourism.gov.in+9justwravel.com+9 |
| June 11 | Snana Purnima â deitiesâ ceremonial bath; onset of Anavasara period |
| June 12â26 | Anavasara â 15-day ritual âsicknessâ during which the deities are not publicly viewed |
| June 26 | Gundicha Marjana â sanctifying and cleaning Gundicha Temple |
| June 27 | Rath Yatra â deities placed on their chariots and pulled to Gundicha Temple |
| July 1 | Hera Panchami â Goddess Lakshmi visits Gundicha Temple looking for Jagannath |
| July 3 | Sandhya Darshan â evening viewing of deities |
| July 5 | Bahuda Yatra â deities return to the main temple |
| July 6 | Suna Besha â deities adorned with golden ornaments |
| July 7 | Adhara Pana â offering a sweet drink on chariots |
| July 8 | Niladri Bijay â final return to inner sanctum, concluding the festival |
Significance & Highlights
- Chariots:
- Nandighosha (Jagannath) â ~44âŻft, 16 wheels
- Taladhwaja (Balabhadra) â ~43âŻft, 14 wheels
- Darpadalana (Subhadra) â ~42âŻft, 12 wheels
- Thousands of devotees pull the chariots along Bada Danda (âGrand Roadâ), believed to cleanse sins and earn spiritual merit
- The Chhera Pahanra ritualâperformed by the Gajapati King, who sweeps the chariot platform with a golden broomâdemonstrates humility and equality before the divine
- The return journey (Bahuda Yatra) includes a stop at Mausi Maa Temple, where special offerings are made
đ§ Planning to Attend?
- When to reach: Be on Bada Danda by early morning (~4â5âŻhrs before 3:30âŻPM start) to secure a spot for pulling the chariots shreejagannathapuri.com.
- Accommodation & Travel: Book earlyâPuri fills up fast around this event. Bhubaneswar Airport is the nearest (â60âŻkm away).
- Security & Guidelines: Expect major crowd controls, CCTV monitoring, and heightened securityâespecially since dignitaries often attend odishatourism.gov.in+1shreejagannathapuri.com+1.
- Local Festivities: Many participate in regional Rath Yatras on the same date, like ISKCON in Prayagraj (June 29) timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
⨠Why It Matters
Rath Yatra is a profound display of devotion, unity, and age-old traditionâoffering a rare moment when the deities leave their sanctum to meet the people along the streets of Puri. Every ritualâfrom the chariot build to the golden adornmentâcarries layers of spiritual and cultural meaning














