Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Start and End Dates, Significance and Rituals
Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Shri Gundicha Yatra or the Chariot festival, is the much-awaited festival all across the nation. The devotees eagerly await this festival with great energy and enthusiasm. This auspicious festival is the annual event that the devotees celebrate in honor of Lord Shree Jagannath. As per the English Calendar, this festival falls in June or July every year.
The three deities are worshipped on this sacred day. These include Lord Shree Jagannath, his sister Devi Subhadra, and his elder brother Lord Balabhadra. They have been taken from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple so that every devotee can have their blessings. Let us discuss the start and end dates, the festival’s significance and rituals.
Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: What are the Start and End Dates?
This year, in 2025, Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra will start from 27th June 2025, Friday and will end on 5th July 2025, Saturday. The Bahuda Yatra will happen on 5th July, 2025, Saturday. The Snana Purnima was on Wednesday, 11th June 2025.
Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Rituals, Traditions and Celebrations
As we mentioned earlier, the three deities are carried in three different chariots by the devotees as they transport the chariots from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple. Each chariot is decorated uniquely with flowers, clothes and colors. This festival is the symbol of equality and unity, and thousands of devotees participate in it. On the Return Yatra or the Bahuda Yatra, the Lord stops for some time at Mausi Maa temple, which is dedicated to the Devi Ardhashini.
We wish everyone a very happy and blessed Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025! May Lord Shree Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra shower their divine blessings on everyone for success, prosperity and happiness!
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