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Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 Dates: Jagannath Puri Dham of Odisha is included in the Char Dham. Every year the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is taken out here. Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is a very ancient religious festival of the country. A wonderful confluence of faith, devotion and tradition is seen in this journey. This Rath Yatra starts from Jagannath Temple in Puri city. This festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra Devi. In the year 2026, the journey of Lord Jagannath will start from 16th July, Thursday.
This grand Rath Yatra will conclude on 24 July 2026. On this day there will be Bahuda Yatra i.e. return journey. During the Rath Yatra, the divine idols of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and his sister Subhadra Devi are decorated and seated in very beautiful and huge chariots. After this they are taken around the city and taken to Gundicha temple. This is considered to be his aunt’s house. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad participate in this Rath Yatra. Let us know the importance of this Rath Yatra and the unique things related to the chariots.
Importance of Jagannath Rath Yatra
In Jagannath Rath Yatra, devotees get the opportunity and good fortune to engage themselves in the service of the Lord by pulling the ropes of the chariots. It is believed that one can attain virtue just by participating or seeing this holy journey. Participating in this holy journey is considered extremely virtuous. It is believed that those who pull the chariot or participate in this journey are absolved of all their sins and are freed from the bondage of birth and death. This journey opens the path of spiritual progress for the devotees.
Chariot of Lord Jagannath
For Jagannath Rath Yatra, separate grand chariots are built for the three deities. Nandi Ghosh, the chariot of Lord Jagannath, has 16 wheels and 332 pieces of wood are used in it. Its height is 45 feet. The color of Lord Jagannath’s chariot is red and yellow. The construction work of the chariot starts from the day of Akshaya Tritiya. Lord Hanuman and Narasimha are depicted as symbols on his chariot. He remains at the back in the Rath Yatra.
Chariot of Balabhadra and Subhadra ji
Balbhadra ji’s chariot Taladhwaj has 14 wheels. Balabhadra ji is the elder brother of Lord Jagannath. That’s why his chariot remains at the forefront in the journey. The height of his chariot is 44 feet. His chariot is decorated in blue colour. Subhadra ji’s chariot Darpadalan has 12 wheels. Its height is 43 feet. His chariot remains in the middle. Black color is used to decorate the chariot of Subhadra ji. Devotees pull these chariots with utmost devotion and enthusiasm. It is considered a symbol of devotion and dedication.
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