Quick Information
2026 Date
16 July 2026
Duration
9 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Jagannath
About Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra (रथ यात्रा) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath.
This festival is associated with Jagannath and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 9 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Government of Odisha holiday calendar.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Rath Yatra include:
Chariot procession
Prasadam
Darshan
How to Celebrate
- Chariot procession: A listed tradition for Rath Yatra.
- Prasadam: A listed tradition for Rath Yatra.
- Darshan: A listed tradition for Rath Yatra.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Rath Yatra traditions in:
Odisha
West Bengal
Gujarat
Practices can vary by region and community.