Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 Date, Time and Puja Muhurat
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The tithi is Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya. Puja muhurat runs from 5:33 AM to 12:00 PM. The festival lasts 9 days, ending on July 27 with Niladri Bije. Every year, millions of devotees wait for Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals, Jagannath Rath Yatra. It is the rare …...
The Origin of Jagannath Rath Yatra Part I
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is a grand and mesmerizing festival rooted in several mythical stories reflecting the socio-religious beliefs of the region. Here are some of the chief legends associated with its origin: Invitation to Mathura Kansa, the maternal uncle of Krishna, once harbored a sinister wish to harm both Krishan...
