Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Munich Celebrates Rath Yatra with Expatriate Indian Community
Expatriate Indians in Munich joyfully celebrated Rath Yatra, a festival with a parade of chariots.
This event, organized by a local Indian community group, saw about a thousand people come together to honor Lord Jagannath.
They sang devotional songs, participated in rituals, and pulled the chariot.
Even the local Indian Consulate was there to join in the celebration, showing how important the festival is to the community.
Expatriate Indians in Munich celebrated the Rath Yatra festival.
The event was organized by Shree Jagannatha Seva Germany in association with Sivalayam Temple & Odia Samaj Munich.
The festivities included puja rituals, a Pahandi procession, and devotional songs.
Around 1,000 expatriate Indians participated in the event, including attendees from across Germany.
The Consulate General of India also attended the Rath Yatra.
- Who
- Expatriate Indians.
- What
- Rath Yatra festival was celebrated.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Munich.
- Why
- To celebrate the Rath Yatra and honor Lord Jagannath.
- Event
- Rath Yatra
- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Organizers
- Shree Jagannatha Seva Germany, Sivalayam Temple, Odia Samaj Munich
- Attendees
- Approx. 1,000 expatriate Indians
- Official Guests
- Consulate General of India
