Jagannath Rath Yatra

About this Festival

The sacred chariot festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated grandly in Puri.

Significance

Pulling the Rath of Lord Jagannath is considered spiritually liberating and highly meritorious. Lakhs gather at Puri each year.

Key Rituals

• Rath pulling
• Mahaprasad distribution
• Chhera pahanra by King of Puri
• Temple procession