Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Puri Bahuda Yatra 2026 Begins with Pahandi Bije Rituals
The Bahuda Yatra is a special Hindu festival where Lord Jagannath and his siblings return to their temple after visiting their aunt's house.
This year, it started on July 24, 2026, in Puri, Odisha.
Many people came to see the deities being carried in a special procession called Pahandi Bije.
They were taken to their chariots with lots of singing and music.
The festival will end with more rituals and celebrations, and over a million people are expected to attend.
The Bahuda Yatra 2026 began on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Puri, Odisha.
The Pahandi Bije ritual marked the start of the return journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings.
Lakhs of devotees gathered to witness the divine spectacle and participate in the festivities.
The deities were carried in a rhythmic procession from the Gundicha Temple to their chariots.
The festival will conclude with the Suna Besha and Niladri Bije rituals, expected to attract over 10 lakhs of pilgrims.
- Who
- Devotees and pilgrims from across India and abroad
- What
- Bahuda Yatra, a return journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings
- When
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Where
- Puri, Odisha, India
- Why
- To mark the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple after their stay at the Gundicha Temple
Traditionalists
Modernists
Significance of Rituals
Traditionalists
Emphasize the spiritual and cultural importance of traditional rituals like Pahandi Bije and Rath Yatra.
Modernists
Advocate for modernizing the rituals to make them more accessible and inclusive for a broader audience.
- Date
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Location
- Puri, Odisha, India
- Deities Involved
- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, Chararaj Sudarshan
- Significant Rituals
- Pahandi Bije, Suna Besha, Niladri Bije
- Expected Attendance
- Over 10 lakhs
