Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Chariot Parts from Puri's Rath Yatra Sold to Public
After the Rath Yatra in Puri, the three grand chariots are dismantled.
Some parts, like wheels and wooden components, are sold to the public.
The wheels from Lord Jagannath's chariot cost ₹300,000, while those from Lord Balabhadra's and Goddess Subhadra's chariots cost ₹200,000 and ₹150,000 respectively.
Other parts like Guj and Asuari are sold for ₹15,000 each.
Anyone can apply to buy these parts by paying a ₹1,000 fee.
The remaining parts are used as firewood in the temple kitchen.
This tradition allows devotees to own a piece of sacred history while generating revenue for the temple.
The Rath Yatra chariots are dismantled after the event.
Wheels from Lord Jagannath's chariot are sold for ₹300,000.
Wheels from Lord Balabhadra's and Goddess Subhadra's chariots are sold for ₹200,000 and ₹150,000 respectively.
Other parts like Guj and Asuari are sold for ₹15,000 each.
Devotees can apply to buy these parts by paying a ₹1,000 fee.
- Who
- Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA)
- What
- Sale of chariot parts from Rath Yatra
- When
- After the Rath Yatra
- Where
- Puri, India
- Why
- To generate revenue and allow devotees to own sacred parts
Preservationists
Commercialists
Purpose of Selling Chariot Parts
Preservationists
Preservationists argue that selling chariot parts diminishes the sacredness and historical value of the Rath Yatra tradition.
Commercialists
Commercialists believe that selling these parts generates revenue for the temple and allows devotees to own a piece of sacred history.
- Event
- Rath Yatra
- Location
- Puri, India
- Chariots
- Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, Darpadalana
- Wheel Prices
- ₹300,000 (Nandighosha), ₹200,000 (Taladhwaja), ₹150,000 (Darpadalana)
- Application Fee
- ₹1,000
- SOP Year
- 2025