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News India Live, Digital Desk: Jagannath rath yatra 2025: One of the most grand and faith festivals of India is Puri’s world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra. This is not just a journey, but a mahaparva, when God himself comes out of the womb of his temple and takes to the streets to see his devotees. Millions of devotees spread this day in the country and the world throughout the year, so that they can get a glimpse of their lord.
What is the importance of chariot journey?
This is a special and sacred opportunity when Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra riding on their huge and grand chariots, from the main temple of Puri to their aunt’s house, ie Gundicha TempleTravel up to. This is such a scene, seeing that everyone’s mind is filled with devotion and gaiety. God rests here for a full 7 days.
Full program of Rath Yatra 2025
If you also want to be a part of this divine experience, then note the dates of next year from now:
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Rath Yatra Day (Main Travel): Friday, 27 June 2025
On this day, the three gods will leave their chariots and leave for the Gundicha temple. -
Migration in aunt’s house: God will stay here for 7 days.
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Bahua Yatra (return journey): Saturday, 5 July 2025
Seven days later, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra will return to their chariots and return to the main temple. The journey of this return is called ‘Bahuda Yatra’.
This festival is the greatest symbol of faith, unity and God’s love for his devotees. When millions of people draw a rope of these huge chariots together, it seems as if the entire universe is running together.
