Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Millions to Attend Puri Rath Yatra on Friday
The Rath Yatra, a big religious festival, is happening in Puri.
It's a time when millions of people celebrate the journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings.
They ride on giant, colorful chariots to visit their aunt's home.
The chariots are built every year by skilled workers using old-fashioned methods.
There are special ceremonies like the Chhera Panhara where a royal family member sweeps the chariots.
The festival includes a return journey and other rituals, ending with the deities returning home.
Rath Yatra, the annual car festival of Lord Jagannath, is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 27th.
Millions of devotees, including Indians and foreigners, are expected to attend the festival in Puri.
The deities embark on a nine-day journey to Gundicha Temple, their aunt's home, in elaborately decorated chariots.
The chariots are built fresh each year by local artisans using traditional methods and techniques.
Key rituals include Chhera Panhara, Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besha, and Niladri Bije, marking various stages of the festival.
- Who
- Lord Jagannath and his siblings, along with millions of devotees.
- What
- The annual Rath Yatra (car festival) of Lord Jagannath.
- When
- Commencing Friday, June 27th.
- Where
- Puri, India.
- Why
- To commemorate the journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to Gundicha Temple.
- Event
- Rath Yatra
- Location
- Puri, India
- Expected Attendees
- Over 30 lakh
- Main Deity
- Lord Jagannath
- Key Ritual
- Chhera Panhara
- Chariot Builders
- Local artisans
