Rath Yatra — ప్రాముఖ్యత
Rath Yatra is the chariot festival of Lord Jagannath at Puri, Odisha. The deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken in massive chariots to the Gundicha temple.
Rath Yatra — ప్రాముఖ్యత
According to the Skanda Purana, Lord Jagannath (Krishna) visits his aunt (Gundicha) every year. The pulling of the chariots is considered highly meritorious. The festival is also linked to the legend of Krishna and Balarama going to Mathura in a chariot.
Rath Yatra — పూజా విధానం
- On the day of the yatra, witness or participate in the chariot pulling at Puri.
- Offer flowers and prasad to the deities; chant Jagannath mantras.
- Pull the rope of the chariot (even symbolically) for merit.
- Visit the Gundicha temple during the seven-day stay; witness the return journey (Bahuda Yatra).
Rath Yatra — మంత్రాలు
ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय गोविन्दाय गोपीजन वल्लभाय स्वाहा
oṃ klīṃ kṛṣṇāya govindāya gopījana vallabhāya svāhā
Mantra of Krishna (Jagannath)
Rath Yatra — సాంప్రదాయ వంటకాలు
- ●Mahaprasad
- ●Poda pitha
- ●Khaja
- ●Temple prasad
Rath Yatra — ఇతర పేర్లు
Odisha
Puri Rath Yatra, three chariots
West Bengal
ISKCON and local Rath Yatras
Gujarat
Jagannath temples
Rath Yatra — చేయవలసినవి / చేయకూడనివి
చేయవలసినవి
- ✓Pull the chariot if possible
- ✓Offer prasad
- ✓Chant Jagannath name
- ✓Respect the crowd
చేయకూడనివి
- ✗Do not push or hurt others
- ✗Avoid climbing the chariot without permission
- ✗Do not litter
Rath Yatra — FAQ
- Rath Yatra అంటే ఏమిటి?
- Rath Yatra is the chariot festival of Lord Jagannath at Puri, Odisha.
- Rath Yatra 2026 ఎప్పుడు?
- 2026లో Rath Yatra 16, జులై 2026, గురువారంన వస్తుంది.
- Rath Yatra పూజా విధానం ఏమిటి?
- On the day of the yatra, witness or participate in the chariot pulling at Puri.; Offer flowers and prasad to the deities; chant Jagannath mantras.; Pull the rope of the chariot (even symbolically) for merit.; Visit the Gundicha temple during the seven-day stay; witness the return journey (Bahuda Yatra).
- Rath Yatra రోజు ఏమి తినాలి?
- Mahaprasad, Poda pitha, Khaja, Temple prasad
- Rath Yatra రోజు ఏమి చేయాలి?
- Pull the chariot if possible; Offer prasad; Chant Jagannath name
- Rath Yatra రోజు ఏమి చేయకూడదు?
- Do not push or hurt others; Avoid climbing the chariot without permission; Do not litter
- Rath Yatra రోజు ఏ దేవతను పూజిస్తారు?
- Rath Yatra Jagannathకు అంకితం.
Upcoming Rath Yatra Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Rath Yatra is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16, జులై 2026 | గురువారం | 07:26 am | — |
| 5, జులై 2027 | సోమవారం | 06:31 am | — |