Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Kolkata Lord Jagannath Chariot Tests Sukhoi Jet Tires
The chariot of Lord Jagannath in Kolkata got new tires made for Sukhoi fighter jets, after using old Boeing tires for 48 years.
The old tires, which were difficult to replace, were swapped out for the new ones, made by MRF Tyres.
The switch happened because the original tires were old and hard to find.
The test run showed the new tires worked well.
The new tires cost Rs 1.72 lakh and will be used for the Rath Yatra on July 27, 2025.
Lord Jagannath's chariot in Kolkata used Sukhoi fighter jet tires in a test run.
The 24 km test run was conducted to check the fit of the new tires.
ISKCON Kolkata organized the annual Rath Yatra for the past five decades.
The new tires replace the old Boeing tires that had been used for 48 years.
The tires were made by MRF Tyres, the second customer for these Sukhoi tires.
- Who
- Lord Jagannath's chariot
- What
- The chariot used Sukhoi fighter jet tires.
- When
- The test run was on Saturday night.
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To replace old tires and ensure a smooth Rath Yatra.
- Event
- ISKCON Rath Yatra
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- New Tyres
- Sukhoi fighter jet tires
- Old Tyres
- Boeing tires
- Test Run Distance
- 24 km
- Tires Cost
- Rs 1.72 lakh
- Rath Yatra Date
- July 27, 2025
