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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: It is performed annually in Puri, Odisha, to worship Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu, his older brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

When is Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 starting: Know the date, muhurat timings, and significance

June 26, 2025 10:05 am

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Date, History, Significance And Mythological: The main Rath Yatra procession, where Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken out on their respective chariots, will be on June 27, 2025.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: All you need to know about the Festival of Chariots

June 20, 2023 1:48 pm

Also known as the 'Festival of Chariots', this occasion begins in the month of Ashadha. This year, the festival commenced on June 20 in Puri, Odisha and will culminate on June 28.

No Rath Yatra in Jharkhand this year due to Covid-19: CM Hemant Soren

July 12, 2021 1:20 pm

Jharkhand's coronavirus tally stands at 3,46,279, of which 423 are active cases, and 5,119 patients have succumbed to the infection to date.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2021: Rath Yatra begins amid Covid-19 restrictions, PM Modi conveys greetings

July 12, 2021 12:35 pm

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2021: "Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of the Rath Yatra. We bow to Lord Jagannath and pray that his blessings bring good health and prosperity in everyone’s lives. Jai Jagannath!", Modi said in a tweet.

Jagannath Yatra: Three chariot pullers electrocuted to death

July 28, 2015 1:04 am

Three rope pullers died on the spot while six others sustained severe injuries, and doctors reported that they are in critical condition.

137th rathyatra begins from Jagannath temple; PM Modi greets people

June 29, 2014 2:31 pm

Anandiben Patel created history to be the first female CM to perform the 'Pahind Vidhi' at Jagannath temple.

Rath Yatra begins in Puri

June 24, 2009 2:30 pm

The world famous weeklong Rath yatra of Lord Jagannath started this morning in Puri in Orissa. The thousand-year-old annual chariot festival is one of the world''s largest surviving holy celebrations.