Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Start Date: The auspicious Jagannath Rath Yatra is observed every year in the month of Ashadha, as per Hindu Panchang. This year, the Yatra will be held in the last week of June and the preparations have already begun. Devotees from every corner of the country throng to Odisha’s Puri city to be a part of the holy occasion.
What is the date of Jagannath Rath Yatra?
According to Hindu panchang, the Yatra begins on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha every year which is falls on June 26 this year. Hence, the celebration will begin on June 26 and will continue for the next nine days. But do you know how this festival started? Here, we are going to tell you the main reason behind celebrating this festival.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Start Date
The Yatra will begin on June 26 at 1:25 pm and the tithi will end on June 27 at 11:19 am. Accordingly, Jagannath Yatra will begin on June 27.
Why is Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated
For your information, let us tell you that during the Jagannath Yatra, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra ji and Goddess Subhadra sit on the chariot and visit the city. According to religious belief, by visiting Lord Jagannath, all the sorrows of the devotee are removed. Salvation is also believed to be attained after death.
According to Padma Purana, once Subhadra expressed her desire to see the city to Lord Jagannath. After this, on the second date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month, Lord Jagannath seated brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra on the chariot. After this he toured the city and reached his aunt’s house — the Gundicha Temple. Where he stayed for seven days before returning. Since then, this special tradition is performed every year.
How many days are there in Rath Yatra in 2025?
As Today is June 2 and the Yatra will actually begin on June 27, so there are complete 25 days left to be the part of this occasion.
Jagannath Yatra important dates
- 27 June 2025: Rath Yatra (Gundicha Yatra)
- 5 July 2025: Bahuda Yatra (Return journey)
- 6 July 2025: Sunabesa (Lord wearing golden ornaments)
- 7 July 2025: Adhar Pana (Special drink offering)
- 8 July 2025: Niladri Bije (Lord re-entry into the main temple)
Thus, the total duration of Rath Yatra is considered to be around 12 days.
Is Jagannath Temple closed for 15 days?
Yes, the temple will be closed for 15 days for special rituals.
