Explore Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra 2025 dates, rituals, 9-day Odisha schedule, and ISKCON Prayagraj’s grand celebrations and chariot route details.
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Rath Yatra will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, 2025. Dwitiya Tithi begins on June 26 at 1:24 PM and ends on June 27 at 11:19 AM, per the Drik Panchang.
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The 9-day Rath Yatra begins with Gundicha Marjana on June 26 and ends with Niladri Bijay on July 5. Main events: July 1 – Hera Panchami, July 4 – Bahuda Yatra, July 5 – Suna Besha.
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ISKCON Prayagraj will hold Rath Yatra on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Procession starts at 4 PM from Hira Halwai Crossing to KP Ground via Hanuman Mandir & Subhash Chauraha.
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Rath Yatra is said to symbolize Lord Krishna’s journey to his maternal home. Some also connect it to King Indradyumna’s devotion. It reflects divine love and returning to one’s roots.
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Rath Snana with 108 pots, chariot blessings (Rath Pratistha), and pulling the chariots to Gundicha Temple mark this sacred celebration.
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Deities return to Jagannath Temple in Bahuda Yatra on July 4. On July 5, Suna Besha adorns them in gold, and Niladri Bijay marks the end of the Yatra journey.
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A blend of devotion, myth, history, and emotion, Rath Yatra draws millions to witness the divine chariots, seek blessings, and become part of a timeless spiritual tradition.
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As the chariots are dismantled and idols return home, the festival closes with promises of next year’s return—leaving behind divine joy, spiritual reflection, and cultural pride.