Rath Yatra Jul 16, 2026

Rath Yatra

As Rath Yatra begins today, Puri, Odisha, will once again become the stage for one of India"s most celebrated traditions. The festival sees Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and his sister Subhadra pulled through the streets on towering wooden chariots. The deities travel about 3 kilometres from the Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple, believed to be their aunt"s home, where they stay for nine days.

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