Festival 2031 · Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Puri
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2031
Sunday, 22 June 2031
Tithi begins: Sat 21 Jun, 6:22 AM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 22 Jun, 8:51 AM 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 2031?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2031 falls on Sunday, 22 June 2031. The tithi begins Sat 21 Jun, 6:22 AM IST and ends Sun 22 Jun, 8:51 AM 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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