Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Schedule: The grand Jagannath Rath Yatra will start from tomorrow, what will happen when? See the full list here..

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Schedule: The famous Jagannath temple located in Puri, Odisha celebrates the Jagannath Rath Yatra every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month, which is considered a grand and historic festival. This year the Rath Yatra is starting from Friday, June 27, 2025. On this day Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra will ride on three grand chariots and depart for their aunt's house Gundicha Temple. Lord Jagannath will be seated on the Nandighosha chariot, Balabhadra on the Taladhwaj, and Subhadra on the Darpadalan chariot.

This Rath Yatra will last for a total of 12 days and will conclude on July 8, 2025, with Niladri Vijay, when the Lord will return to his original temple. Although the Rath Yatra is organized for 12 days, its preparations begin months in advance. Many religious rituals, rituals, and special events are organized during this Rath Yatra. Let us know further the auspicious time, major rituals and day-wise complete schedule of this journey.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Date

Jagannath Rath Yatra starts every year on the second day of Ashadh Shukla Paksha. According to the Panchang, this time this date will start from 1:24 pm on 26 June 2025 and will last till 11:19 am on 27 June. Since Udayatithi (date at the time of sunrise) is recognized for religious works, the Rath Yatra will start on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Shubh Yoga
Auspicious coincidences like Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Punarvasu Nakshatra, and Pushya Nakshatra are being formed on this holy day.

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: 5:25 am to 7:22 am
Punarvasu Nakshatra: Till 7:22 am, after which Pushya Nakshatra will start
Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:56 am to 12:52 pm
Due to these auspicious yogas, the start of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra on June 27 will be very auspicious from a religious point of view.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Full Schedule

June 27, Friday - Rath Yatra begins
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra leave the Jagannath Temple in Puri on three different grand chariots and travel towards the Gundicha Temple. Thousands of devotees pull these chariots with heavy ropes. Before boarding the chariot, the King of Puri performs the ritual of 'Chhera Panhara', in which he cleans the platform of the chariot with a gold broom.

1 July, Tuesday – Hera Panchami
When the Lord spends five days in the Gundicha temple, on the fifth day Goddess Lakshmi comes to meet Lord Jagannath in an angry mood. This ritual is called Hera Panchami.

4 July, Friday – Sandhya Darshan
Special darshan is organized at the Gundicha temple. On this day devotees visit Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra and it is considered a very auspicious occasion.

5 July, Saturday – Bahuda Yatra
Lord Jagannath along with his brother and sister return to the Jagannath temple riding on chariots. This return journey is called Bahuda Yatra. On the way they stop at Mausi Maa Temple (halfway) where they are offered 'Poda Pitha', a special sweet of Odisha.

6 July, Sunday – Suna Besha
On this day Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are adorned with gold ornaments. This is a very grand decoration that thousands of devotees flock to see.

7 July, Monday – Adhara Pana
On this day, a special sweet drink 'Adhara Pana' is offered to the Gods, which is prepared in large earthen pots. Water, milk, cheese, sugar, and some traditional spices are added to it.

8 July, Tuesday – Neeladri Vijaya (Closing)
This is the last and most emotional day of the Rath Yatra. On this day Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra return to their main temple and are re-established in the sanctum sanctorum. It is called 'Neeladri Vijaya', which means - "Re-victory of Nilachal (Puri)".

Religious significance of Jagannath Rath Yatra

In Hinduism, Jagannath Rath Yatra is considered very sacred and virtuous. It is believed that for any devotee who participates in this journey with a true heart or pulls the chariot of the Lord, the sins of his life are destroyed. It is also believed that by participating in the Rath Yatra, a person gets the same result as if he has organized a hundred yagnas. That is why lakhs of devotees from the country and abroad come to Puri every year to be a part of this Yatra so that they can attain spiritual peace and salvation.

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