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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
When is Rath Yatra 2025? Date, timings, ISKCON's celebration details and full schedule of Lord Jagannath's festival
Rath Yatra 2025: Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a prominent Hindu celebration held every year in Odisha. The festival takes place on Dwitiya Tithi, the second day of the bright phase (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month, considered spiritually significant due to the growing moonlight. (Also read: International Yoga Day 2025 theme: Why is it celebrated on June 21? Know history, significance and more ) Jagannath Rath Yatra, a major Hindu festival in Odisha, will be celebrated on June 29, 2025. (ANI) This year, the significant festival will be celebrated on Friday, June 27. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings to observe the occasion are as follows: Dwitiya tithi begins - 01:24 PM on June 26, 2025 Dwitiya tithi ends - 11:19 AM on June 27, 2025 Rath Yatra 2025 nine-day schedule Occasion Date Anavasara June 13-June 26 Gundicha Marjana June 26 Rath Yatra June 27 Hera Panchami July 1 Bahuda Yatra July 4 Suna Besha July 5 Niladri Bijay July 5 The nine-day celebration kicks off with Rath Yatra and will conclude with Niladri Bijay on July 5. When is ISKCON Rath Yatra ? According to TOI, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Prayagraj will organise its Rath Yatra on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The chariot procession is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM from Hira Halwai Crossing and will travel through Subhash Chauraha and Hanuman Mandir before concluding at KP Ground. ISKCON Prayagraj temple president Achyuta Mohan Das told TOI that the Rath Yatra is being held on a Sunday to ensure greater participation and allow more devotees to receive blessings. Significance of Jagannath Rath Yatra The Jagannath Rath Yatra, believed to have originated between the 12th and 16th centuries, is rooted in mythology and history. While some say it marks Lord Krishna's visit to his mother's home, others link it to King Indradyumna. Jagannath Rath Yatra, a significant Hindu festival in Odisha, occurs annually on the second day of the lunar month. (ANI) The festival gained significance during Odisha's Gajapati dynasty and today stands as a symbol of faith and cultural pride. The yatra features Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra as they journey from Puri's Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, covering about 3 km over nine days. Jagannath Rath Yatra rituals The Jagannath Rath Yatra is marked by a series of sacred rituals steeped in tradition. It begins with Rath Snana, a ceremonial bath where 108 pots of holy water are used to purify the deities. This is followed by Rath Pratistha, where priests bless the newly built chariots with mantras. The main event, the Rath Yatra, sees thousands of devotees pulling the deities' grand chariots to the Gundicha Temple, where they stay for nine days. The return journey, or Bahuda Yatra, brings them back to the Jagannath Temple. The festival ends with Niladri Vijaya, as the chariots are dismantled, symbolising the close of the sacred journey and the promise of its return next year.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
When is Rath Yatra 2025? Date, ritual timings, ISKCON's celebration plans, and full schedule of Lord Jagannath's festival
Preparations are in full swing for the Rath Yatra 2025 , one of India's most celebrated and sacred festivals. Also known as the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, this grand annual event in Puri, Odisha draws lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad. Rath Yatra 2025 Date & Time According to Drik Panchang, this year's Rath Yatra will take place on Friday, 27 June 2025. The grand procession is held every year on the Dwitiya Tithi (second day) of the Shukla Paksha in the Ashadha month of the Hindu calendar. Dwitiya Tithi begins: 1:24 PM on 26 June 2025 Dwitiya Tithi ends: 11:19 AM on 27 June 2025 The festival celebrates Lord Jagannath 's journey to his aunt's temple, Gundicha Temple , along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. As mentioned in the Skanda Purana, it is believed that Shree Hari, the Supreme Lord, fulfils his promise by riding his chariot to Gundicha each year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Direct Shopping From Adidas Franchise Store, Up To 50% Off Original Adidas Shop Now Undo Nine-Day Festival Schedule As per the schedule, the celebrations will stretch across nine days: Anavasara – Began on 13 June, ends on 26 June Gundicha Marjana – 26 June 2025 Rath Yatra – 27 June 2025 Hera Panchami – 1 July 2025 Bahuda Yatra – 4 July 2025 Suna Besha – 5 July 2025 Niladri Bijay – 5 July 2025 The final day, Niladri Bijay, marks the return of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to the main temple. ISKCON Rath Yatra on 29 June As reported by TOI, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Prayagraj will hold its Rath Yatra on Sunday, 29 June 2025. The chariot procession will begin at 4:00 PM from Hira Halwai Crossing and conclude at KP Ground, passing through Subhash Chauraha and Hanuman Mandir. Live Events ISKCON Prayagraj temple president Achyuta Mohan Das told TOI, 'We're holding the Rath Yatra on Sunday to allow more people to attend and receive the blessings.' Rath Yatra in Scotland Followers of Lord Krishna recently celebrated Rath Yatra in Scotland too. The Indian Embassy in Scotland posted on X that the Vice Consul joined ISKCON's Rath Yatra in Edinburgh, where even the Lord Provost of Edinburgh took part in the tradition of sweeping the path before the chariot, a symbolic act of humility and devotion.
Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
When is Rath Yatra 2025? Date, time, more details about the grand annual Lord Jagannath procession
Rath Yatra 2025: Preparations for the much-awaited annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, are in full swing as the auspicious procession is set to commence soon. As per Drik Panchang, the Ratha Yatra of the four deities will take place on June 27, Friday, in Puri, Odisha. The annual celebrations take place on the second day during Shukla Paksha of Ashada month, according to Hindu calendar. Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 1:24 PM on June 26 Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 11:19 AM on June 27 One of the four Hindu pilgrimage centres of Char Dham - Jagannatha temple is the centre of festivities every year where Lord Jagannatha is worshipped along with his brother Balabhadra and his sister Devi Subhadra. As per sacred text Skanda Purana, it is believed that the Supreme Lord of the cosmos, Shree Hari, rides his chariot to Gundicha Temple to fulfil his divine promise. Anavasara – The observance of this occasion began June 13 and will conclude on June 26. Gundicha Marjana – June 26, 2025 Rath Yatra – June 27, 2025 Hera Panchami – July 1, 2025 Bahuda Yatra – July 4, 2025 Suna Besha – July 5, 2025 Niladri Bijay – July 5, 2025 The nine-day festivities begin with Rath Yatra and will conclude with Niladri Bijay on July 5. Devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Prayagraj will be participating in the Jagannath Rath Yatra on June 29. The Rath Yatra will kick off from Hira Halwai Crossing at 4:00 PM on Sunday will culminate at the KP ground. On its route, the procession will pass through Subhash Chauraha and Hanuman Mandir, TOI reported. "ISKCON is organising the yatra on the 29th, instead of the 27th, as it being a Sunday, we wish to give more and more people the opportunity to get the blessings," TOI quoted temple president Achyuta Mohan Das as saying. Followers of Krishna participated in Rath Yatra recently that took place in Scotland. Indian Embassy in Scotland in a post on X said, 'Vice Consul joined the vibrant #Rathayatra Festival in Edinburgh, organised by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), highlighting India's cultural and spiritual contributions to the world. Lord Provost of Edinburgh also joined in sweeping the path before the chariot.'
