Blogs — Jagannatha Ratha Yatra

Among the world's largest and most spiritually powerful festivals, Jagannatha Ratha Yatra stands as a magnificent celebration of devotion, equality, and divine grace. Every year, millions of devotees gather in Puri, Odisha, to witness Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra leave the sanctum of the temple and journey through the streets in grand wooden chariots. In 2026, the main Jagannatha Ratha Yatra will be celebrated on 16 July 2026, while the return journey, known as Bahuda Yatra, will take place on 24 July 2026. The complete festival cycle extends from 29 June 2026 to 28 July 2026. What is Jagannatha...