Religious Festival · Odisha
Rath Yatra, Puri
Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri
Photo: Krupasindhu Muduli, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The chariot festival of Lord Jagannath through the Grand Road of Puri.
At Rath Yatra the deities of the Jagannath temple ride huge wooden chariots, pulled by devotees, along the Grand Road to the Gundicha temple. In 2026 it was held on 16 July.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually July. The next dates have not been announced yet. The last edition was held 16 Jul 2026.
- Where: Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri, Odisha.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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