Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Mumbai Jagannath Rath Yatra Attracts 40K Devotees
The Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra is a big festival in Mumbai where thousands of people gather to celebrate and seek blessings from Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
The event includes a grand chariot procession with devotional chants and prayers.
Alongside the celebration, volunteers from the VHP and Bajrang Dal ran an anti-drug campaign called 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' to encourage young people to stay away from drugs and get involved in community service.
The event was a success, with many people attending and new groups joining the organizers' network.
The Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra was celebrated at the Shri Jagannath Temple in Saki Naka, Mumbai.
An estimated 38,000 to 40,000 devotees attended the event.
The procession included devotional chants and prayers for Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
The VHP and Bajrang Dal volunteers conducted an anti-drug campaign called 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'.
The campaign promoted character building and community service among youth.
- Who
- Devotees, VHP, Bajrang Dal volunteers
- What
- Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra and anti-drug campaign
- When
- Annual event (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Shri Jagannath Temple, Saki Naka, Mumbai
- Why
- To celebrate religious devotion and promote anti-drug initiatives
Religious Celebration
Anti-Drug Campaign
Primary Purpose
Religious Celebration
Celebration of religious devotion and cultural heritage through the Rath Yatra.
Anti-Drug Campaign
Promotion of anti-drug initiatives and community service among youth.
- Event
- Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Location
- Shri Jagannath Temple, Saki Naka, Mumbai
- Estimated Attendance
- 38,000 to 40,000 devotees
- Organizers
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal
- Campaign
- Nasha Mukt Bharat (Anti-Drug Campaign)
- Key Figures
- Akash Shelar, Rabinarayan Panigrahi
- Message
- Character Building – A Step for Nation Building