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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Date, time, rituals, and spiritual significance of Lord Jagannath's return journey
Bahuda Yatra 2025 Schedule at a Glance Ritual/Event Date Hera Panchami July 1, 2025 Dakshina Moda July 2–3, 2025 Sandhya Darshan July 4, 2025 Bahuda Yatra July 5, 2025 Cultural and Devotional Significance Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As the grand Rath Yatra celebrations approach their concluding phase, all eyes now turn to Bahuda Yatra , the sacred return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the Gundicha Temple back to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, this ritual-rich event marks the final leg of Odisha's most revered chariot spending seven days at the Gundicha Temple, the deities will embark on their homeward journey atop their massive wooden chariots: Nandighosha (Jagannath), Taladhwaja (Balabhadra), and Darpadalan (Subhadra). Known as Bahuda Yatra, this occasion mirrors the grandeur of the initial Rath Yatra but carries an added emotional significance, as it symbolizes the reunion of the divine siblings with their original Moda, the ritual of turning the chariots southward, signifies the readiness for Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of the deities to the Shree Jagannath Temple. This spiritually significant act reorients the chariots toward their home, symbolizing the divine transition back to their sanctum. The event unfolds with devotional fervor—accompanied by sacred chants, bhajans, the ringing of bells, and the active involvement of Bhoi servitors, Maharana sevaks, and other temple lakhs of devotees, pulling the chariots during Bahuda Yatra is considered an act of immense spiritual merit. The return journey is also seen as the reaffirmation of divine balance, with the deities returning to their consort Lakshmi and resuming their cosmic celebration features traditional Odissi music, chants, martial arts displays, and spiritual fervor that transform the temple town into a sea of devotion.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Preparations begin for Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda Yatra' with rotation of chariots
Puri, The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration with the help of Puri district administration and police on Wednesday started preparations for the 'Bahuda Yatra' of Lord Jagannath a day after the completion of 'Hera Panchami' rituals, an official said. Preparations begin for Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda Yatra' with rotation of chariots The devotees are having a smooth 'darshan' of the sibling deities - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - at Shree Gundicha Temple for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, the SJTA official said. Preparations are on to turn the chariots southwards for the 'Bahuda Yatra' on July 5, he said. The three majestic chariots - Taladwaj , Darpadalan and Nandighosh are now parked at 'Saradhabali' in front of Shree Gundicha Temple, considered as the birthplace of the deities. They will be turned around for the return car festival, the official said. He said that on-duty police personnel and a handful of servitors will drag the chariot and keep them at the proper place before they are pulled to the 12th-century shrine during Bahuda Yatra on July 5. "Today, after the 'Sakaladhupa' ritual, the chariot will be pulled after the 'Agyanmala' come from the deities the chariots would take 'Dakhina Moda'. Three 'Agnya Mala' have meanwhile reached the chariots. It gives me immense satisfaction to be part of the Rath Yatra rituals," said Madhav Pujapanda, who carried the 'Agnya Mala' from Shree Gundicha Temple to chariots. In the series, first, the Devadalan chariot of Devi Subhadra will be pulled, followed by the Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra and finally the Nandighosh chariot of Jagannath to reach in front of the 'Nakachana Dwara' for forward pulling on July 5th. According to mythology, the three-day 'Rasalila' will begin at Shree Gundicha Temple on Wednesday. Lord Jagannath would perform 'Rasalila' with 'Gopis' . Meanwhile, the Hera Panchami ritual was observed on Tuesday night when Lord Jagannath's consort Maa Laxmi reached Shree Gundicha Temple in anger and humiliation for not being taken on Rath Yatra. Maa Laxmi was angry because Lord Jagannath took his brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra in Rath Yatra and not her. In anger, Maa Laxmi broke a portion of Nandighosh chariot of Lord Jagannath as per the ritual and returned to the main temple in a ceremonial procession. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
CM Mohan Majhi takes charge of remaining Rath Yatra rituals
PURI: With the Rath Yatra this year marred by serious security lapses which even led to loss of three lives in a stampede near Gundicha temple, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has taken matters into his own hands. As the Bahuda Yatra (return journey) of the holy Trinity is to be held on July 5 with expected turnout of lakhs of devotees, Majhi on Tuesday chaired two separate high-level meetings with senior officials of the state government and servitors of Srimandir to ensure that the events are incident-free. Taking responsibility of monitoring the remaining rituals of the nine-day-long car festival, he sent a stern message to officials in charge directing them to follow security protocols in letter and spirit. There will be zero tolerance to any lapses, he warned. 'I am deeply shocked by the unfortunate incidents that took place during the first three days of the Rath Yatra. I have entrusted development commissioner Anu Garg to investigate them,' Majhi told mediapersons after the meeting. He said, 'Our main aim is to conduct the remaining rituals - Hera Panchami, Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besha, Adharpana and Niladri Bije smoothly. A large number of devotees are expected, especially for Suna Besha, due to favourable weather conditions. It is therefore crucial to manage security arrangements effectively and be prepared for any untoward incident.' The chief minister said the administration has made elaborate arrangements for the timely observance of rituals and hassle-free darshan of deities. He has specifically directed the administration to provide adequate facilities to devotees for darshan of the deities during these major rituals.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Thousands visit Ghatagaon temple to observe Tarini brata
Keonjhar: Thousands of devotees from across the state gathered in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar district, on Tuesday to observe 'Tarini Brata'. The highlight of the festival was the golden attire of Maa Tarini, drawing devotees in large numbers. 'Tarini Brata' is celebrated annually on a Tuesday between Rath Yatra and Bahuda Yatra. On the auspicious day, devotees, predominantly women, participate in a ritual where they tie a sacred thread, known as 'brata', after offering prayers at the Maa Tarini Temple. The local administration and temple trust implemented several measures to ensure peaceful observance. The day began with priests and servitors performing various rituals early in the morning. Following the rituals, the temple gates were opened for devotees. Devotees patiently waited in long queues to offer prayers. "Special arrangements, such as setting up barricades and deployment of police personnel and volunteers, have been made for a peaceful darshan," said Sanjiv Mohapatra, executive officer of the temple trust. In Keonjhar, 'Tarini Brata' was also observed at Gundicha Temple. Women offered puja to Lord Baladevjew and tied the 'brata' in the name of Maa Tarini. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Coinciding with 'Hera Panchami,' the endowment department, along with the district administration, arranged several facilities for darshan of the deities and observance of 'Tarini Brata'. "In the evening, Maa Laxmi will be taken from Sri Baladevjew Temple to Gundicha Temple. As per ritual, Maa Laxmi will return to Baladevjew Temple, symbolically breaking the chariot," explained Panchanan Sahu, a caretaker of the Baladevjew Temple. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
