The three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra have reached the Saradhabali in front of the Gundicha Temple, marking the successful completion of this year’s Rath Yatra.
The Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra arrived first, followed by Darpadalana of Devi Subhadra, and finally Nandighosha of Lord Jagannath, which reached the temple around 2:45 PM. The sacred city of Srikshetra echoed with chants of “Jai Jagannath” and “Haribol” as thousands of devotees witnessed the divine arrival.
After the morning rituals and Dhupa Niti, the chariot‑pulling resumed at 9:30 AM, completing the second day’s journey. With all three chariots now stationed before the Adapa Mandapa, devotees are offering prayers and viewing the deities atop their respective chariots.
Senior servitor Binayak Dash Mahapatra confirmed that tomorrow (Saturday), the Tri‑Murti along with Lord Sudarshan will be ceremonially taken into the sanctum of Gundicha Temple, known as the Adapa Mandapa. The rituals will begin with Mangala Alati and continue till Sandhya Dhupa, followed by Charamala Bandha before the deities enter the temple.
Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee stated that devotees will be allowed darshan after completion of the prescribed rituals. DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania said the Rath Yatra concluded peacefully, with tight security and coordinated efforts by police, administration, and servitors ensuring smooth proceedings and disciplined crowd management at Saradhabali.
