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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- New Indian Express
ECoR launches new app for Rath Yatra in Puri
BHUBANESWAR: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Tuesday launched a dedicated mobile application 'ECoR Yatra' to offer realtime, reliable and accessible railway services to lakhs of pilgrims attending the Rath Yatra in Puri. The android-based app is now available on the Google Play Store and provides a comprehensive digital guide to all rail-related services and passenger amenities during the festival. Railway officials said the ECoR Yatra app is a one-stop digital solution for passengers to plan their journey and access transport services. They can get updates related to railway facilities without the need to wait in station counters. With intuitive navigation and multilingual support, the app will cater to users from across the country. A complete list of special trains running exclusively for Rath Yatra 2025 (from June 25 to July 7) including train numbers, timings and halts is also available. Pilgrims can use this app to plan their trip well in advance, they said. The app has been integrated with IRCTC to provide information about available retiring rooms, tourist huts and temporary accommodations. Details about special ticket counters at Puri and other important stations have been added. Linked with the national train enquiry system and PNR status, the app will allow passengers to check seat availability and help navigate their journey better. It will provide detailed guidelines and advisories on crowd movement and guidelines for senior citizens and children.
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.
