The Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is a popular festival in the Hindu religion in our history. This festival is celebrated with pour heart and dignity every year held in the city of Puri in the Indian state of Odisha and it falls in June and July. The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, who is trusted to be the epitome of Lord Vishnu. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by people from all over India.
The Rath Yatra involves the procession of three chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra. The Rath Yatra is pulled by followers through the streets of Puri, and it is believed that taking part in the march is a way to attain salvation.
It is believed that the first Rath Yatra was organized by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva to commemorate the shifting of Lord Jagannath's temple from the outskirts of Puri to its current location.
The Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023 is scheduled to take place on 23rd June 2023. The march will begin in the morning and will follow a set route through the streets of and follow that chariot route Puri before returning to the temple in the evening.
The festival is making a famous tourist attraction and takeout thousands of visitors from all over the world to participate in Rath Yatra. For the Hindu religion, it's a great time to get rid of their sins and celebration with devotion and traditions with people coming together from all over the world to celebrate their faith and devotion to Lord Jagannath.
We encourage everyone to experience the magic of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra at least once in their lifetime.