Festival calendar
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: date and how it is observed
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Date
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Tithi
Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya
About Jagannath Rath Yatra
The Rath Yatra of Puri carries Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra on three great chariots to the Gundicha Temple. Devotees from across the world pull the ropes of the chariots.
How Jagannath Rath Yatra is observed
- Watch or join the chariot procession at Puri, or at your local temple.
- Chant the names of Jagannath and Vishnu.
Stotras to read
More festivals in 2026
- Lohri
- Makar Sankranti
- Vasant Panchami
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Ugadi & Gudi Padwa
- Ram Navami
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Guru Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sharad Navratri
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Sharad Purnima
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Bhai Dooj
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Kartik Purnima
- Diwali (Deepavali)
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated on?
Jagannath Rath Yatra is celebrated on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated?
The Rath Yatra of Puri carries Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra on three great chariots to the Gundicha Temple. Devotees from across the world pull the ropes of the chariots.
Can the date of Jagannath Rath Yatra differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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