Jagannath Rath Yatra, Puri — Guide
Everything to know about Puri's grand Chariot Festival
The Rath Yatra, or Chariot Festival, is Puri's grandest celebration, drawing lakhs of devotees each year (usually in June or July, on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya).
What happens
The deities Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled on three towering wooden chariots from the Jagannath Temple along the Bada Danda (Grand Road) to the Gundicha Temple, where they stay nine days before the return journey (Bahuda Yatra).
Tips for visiting
- Book your stay months ahead — rooms sell out
- Expect huge crowds and heat; carry water and travel light
- Reach the Grand Road early for a good vantage point
Where to stay
Hotel Sea Forest offers a quiet, pure-veg base — see our Rath Yatra stay. Book direct, early.
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