Puri Jagannath Ratha yatra is one of the world-famous chariot festivals of Orissa. This is an annual event. Stay tuned for important dates and updates on this Utsav.
Jay Jagannath swami,
Nayan Path Gami, Bhava tume
This Festival is celebrated on Ashadha Shukla Paksha Dwitiya according to the traditional Oriya Calendar. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his sister Goddess Subhadra and his elder brother Lord Balabhadra. This Festival is called Gundicha Yatra, Chariot Festival. Celebrate the Rath Yatra 2024 on 7th July this year.
– Starts with the Chhera Pahara ritual
– Deities carried to their respective chariots
– Devotees pull the chariots to Gundicha Temple
– Chariots remain at Gundicha Temple for 9 days
– Return journey called Bahuda Jatra
Bahuda Jatra photo:
Ratha Jatra photo:
Deva Snana Purnima Update:
Deva Snana Purnima of Jagannath Prabhu Today Devasnana Purnima / Jyeshtha Purnima is observed on the full moon day of this month. It is this day Snan Yatra of Prabhu Jagannath is done with 108 pots.
Now all 4 gates (Dwar) are open and no long queue but increasing rush is happening. Wait for further regulations on controlling such rush during darshan.
(Click to enlarge the photo)
Chandan Yatra celebration at Puri on 10th May 2024:
(Credits: Nigam Patra Photography)
Akhyaya Trutiya is the day of auspicious beginnings. Mahaprabhu’s Agyanmala is received. (Agyan-Consent, Mala-Garland)
There’s Ratha Katha Anukula. Ratha means Chariot and Katha means Wood, Anukula means Start.
7th July: Shree Gundicha Jatra
11th July: Hera Panchami
15th July: Bahuda Jatra
16th July: Suna Besha
17th July: Niladri Bije
Know about Puri Jagannath Temple history and 5 unknown facts.
This year Attraction of the Rath yatra is Flower decoration of Shri Mandir. Have a look this
Every year the Lord Jagannath with his siblings take a cooling bath of 108 pots of water when they were unable to bear the heat inside the temple. This happens on Snana Purnima. Because of bathe, they fall ill every year and are kept in a recovery chamber called anasar ghar. Here Vaids (doctors) and the priests look after them and they are fed herbal medicines and khichdi which good when you are sick. When they recover they wish to eat the food cooked by their aunt Gundicha, whose house is a little away from his temple. So Jagannath, with his siblings, steps on his grand chariot and makes his way there. This is the start of the famous nine-day Jagannath Rath Yatra, visit their aunt and in this way. It is also believed that deities come out of their abode to meet their devotees, even the ones that are not allowed inside.
This festival is not limited to India but also hugely celebrated outside India. Iconic cities like San Francisco USA, London England, South Africa, Italy, Australia, Tokyo, Russia, Nepal, New Zealand and more places.
Lord Jagannath‘s chariot: Nandighosa – 45.6 feet tall – 18 wheels
Lord Balabhadra‘s chariot: Taladhwaja – 45 feet tall – 16 wheels
Goddess Subhadra‘s chariot: Devadalana – 44.6 feet tall – 14 wheels
Live stream links will be published during the event.
You can book Yatri Niwas at affordable prices using our guide here.
There many Hotels nearby the Temple. you can choose as per requirements. Here you can check with MakeMyTrip, Tripadvisor, Oyo Rooms, You can also compare the hotel price at Trivago
Many beaches and temples are there at and near Puri. Puri beach, Konark temple, Konark beach, Chilika Lake, Sakshigopal temple, Pipili village, Shree Loknath temple and Gundicha Temple are some of the popular attractions near Jagannath temple, which must be visited.
Puri is 60km away from Bhubaneswar Airport, Odisha. So for Flight travelers, you can book a ticket to Biju Patnaik International Airport and book cab or taxi (Ola Outstation) or directly us CRUT bus for AC travel at just Rs.200.
(Bus fare updated on May 2024, prices may vary slightly over time)
If you are traveling by train or Bus, Temple is just 2km from Puri Railway station and 2.5km from the bus stand. You can travel by walk or be using battery auto or rickshaw. Don’t go by auto as it will drop your 1km away from the temple.
If you have Google Maps app you can navigate and measure the distance to your place from this link.
You can check Puri Jagannath Temple darshan timings, How to reach full guide.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Puri. Find the top attractions and tips on your…
Know the timing for Puri Jagannath Temple Darshan and save time with our guide. Bus,…
Starting from January 1, 2024, devotees who visit the Puri Jagannath temple would have to…
Rath Yatra wishes message and WhatsApp images both in English and odia. Find the best…
Detailed History of Jagannath Temple, Puri Introduction to the Jagannath Temple The Jagannath Temple, situated…
Bhajan is a type of Indian devotional song. It has no fixed form. It may be…
