Rath Yatra 2026

Among the many timeless traditions of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Chhera Panhara stands out as one of the most revered and symbolic rituals. Performed by the Puri Gajapati Maharaja, the...

​The vibrant streets of Puri, Odisha, are alive with profound devotion as the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra begins on July 16, 2026. Known globally as the Festival of Chariots, this...

Ahead of the Rath Yatra 2026, the Odisha government has issued a comprehensive set of health and electrical safety guidelines for devotees, organisers and the general public to ensure a...

Thousands of devotees have gathered in Puri for the sacred Nabajouban Darshan 2026, when Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra appear in their youthful form after completing the 15-day...

The historic temple town of Puri in Odisha has been declared a “No-Fly Zone” for unmanned aircraft systems (drones) ahead of the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, set to...

In a decisive step to manage massive crowds and prioritise devotee safety, the Odisha government has slashed the number of cordon passes for the upcoming Rath Yatra by half compared...

With just nine days left for the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, the Odisha Police has unveiled an ironclad, multi-layered security blueprint to ensure the grand Car Festival on July 16...

Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb has written another letter to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention regarding ISKCON’s organisation of Rath Yatra and Snana Jatra abroad....