Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Bhopal Celebrates Jagannath Rath Yatra Amid Rain
In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, a grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was celebrated on Saturday evening.
Thousands of devotees, including people from India and foreign countries like Russia and the United States, participated in the procession despite light rain.
The chariot, inspired by the famous Nandighosha Rath of Puri, Odisha, was beautifully decorated and moved through the city's main roads.
Devotees dressed in colorful traditional clothes sang bhajans and danced alongside the chariot.
Special arrangements were made for the distribution of Mahaprasad, including 400 kg of Khaja Mahaprasad and halwa for thousands of devotees.
The procession started from Bhopal Talkies and ended at Platinum Plaza near Mata Mandir.
Key participants included ISKCON preacher Dwija Mani Prabhu, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai, and Madhya Pradesh Ministers Krishna Gaur and Vishvas Sarang.
The event was marked by religious programs, including aarti and spiritual messages.
Thousands of devotees participated in the 13th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Bhopal despite light rain.
The chariot, inspired by the Nandighosha Rath of Puri, Odisha, was 27 feet high, 13 feet wide, and 17.5 feet long.
Devotees from India and foreign countries, including Russia and the United States, joined the procession.
Special arrangements were made for the distribution of 400 kg of Khaja Mahaprasad and halwa for 5,000 to 7,000 devotees.
The procession started from Bhopal Talkies and ended at Platinum Plaza near Mata Mandir, with key participants including ISKCON preacher Dwija Mani Prabhu and Madhya Pradesh Ministers.
- Who
- Devotees from India and foreign countries, including Russia and the United States
- What
- 13th Jagannath Rath Yatra
- When
- Saturday evening, June 28, 2025
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra
Devotees' Enthusiasm
Weather Challenges
Devotees' Participation
Devotees' Enthusiasm
Thousands of devotees participated enthusiastically despite the rain, showcasing their devotion and cultural heritage.
Weather Challenges
The light rain posed challenges for the smooth conduct of the procession and the comfort of the participants.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Saturday evening, June 28, 2025
- Chariot Dimensions
- 27 feet high, 13 feet wide, 17.5 feet long
- Mahaprasad Distribution
- 400 kg of Khaja Mahaprasad and halwa for 5,000 to 7,000 devotees
- Route
- Bhopal Talkies to Platinum Plaza near Mata Mandir
- Key Participants
- ISKCON preacher Dwija Mani Prabhu, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai, Madhya Pradesh Minister of State Krishna Gaur, Minister Vishvas Sarang