Festival 2028 · Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Puri
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2028
Saturday, 24 June 2028
Tithi begins: Fri 23 Jun, 9:52 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sat 24 Jun, 7:29 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Jagannath Rath Yatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra begins on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, when Lords Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are drawn on enormous chariots from the Puri temple to the Gundicha temple, their aunt's home.
Pulling the ropes of the chariot is believed to carry great merit. Smaller Rath Yatras are held in cities across India and abroad, and the deities return nine days later (Bahuda Yatra).
How it is observed
- Pulling the chariot ropes or watching the procession.
- Offering Mahaprasad (Jagannath bhog).
- Singing bhajans and kirtan.
- Fasting by some devotees.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2028?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2028 falls on Saturday, 24 June 2028. The tithi begins Fri 23 Jun, 9:52 PM IST and ends Sat 24 Jun, 7:29 PM IST (Delhi).
How long does the Rath Yatra festival last?
The deities stay at the Gundicha temple for about nine days and return on Bahuda Yatra on Ashadha Shukla Dashami.
Why does the date of Jagannath Rath Yatra change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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