Jagannath Puri 2025 – Devotees gather in Large Numbers in Puri
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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra Begins Today: Check Schedule, Rituals and Everything you need to know
Jagannatha Puri Rath Yatra begins today, June 27, 2025 in the sacred city of Odisha, Puri. Millions of people visit this holy city and celebrated the festival with immense joy and happiness. The energy of the temple and the area are different and divine. People are able to feel the presence of the God. This event can only be witnessed by those, who are extremely fortunate. It is also believed that as per Bamadev Sanhita, devotees who have a glimpse of the Lord Jagannatha, Lord Sudarshan, Balabhadra and Subhadra at the Gundicha temple for seven long days, they attain salvation after death.
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This is not just a festival but a spiritual event happens every year that create a long lasting bond with the Lord Jagannatha, another form of Lord Vishnu. The energy of the temple and the area are different and divine. People are able to feel the presence of the God. This event can only be witnessed by those, who are extremely fortunate. Are you ready to know more about this event? Move forward and scroll down the article:
Jagannatha Puri Rath Yatra 2025 : Schedule
Event Timings Mangala Aarti 6:00 AM Mailam 6:10 AM Tadapalagi 6:30 AM Rosha Homa 6:30 AM Abakasha 7:00 AM Surya Puja 7:10 AM Dwarapala Puja 7:30 AM Besha Sesha 7:30 AM Gopala Ballava & Sakala Dhupa (Khechudi Bhoga) 8:00 to 9:00 AM Ratha Pratishtha 9:00 AM Mangalarpana 9:15 AM Pahandi Begins 9:30 AM Pahandi Ends 12:30 PM Sri Madan Mohan, Sri Ram & Sri Krishna Bije 12:30 to 1:00 PM Chita Lagi 1:30 to 2:00 PM Besha Sesha 1:30 to 2:30 PM Chhera Panhara by Gajapati King 2:30 to 3:30 PM Charamala Phita, Ghoda & Sarathi Lagiba 4:00 PM Rathatana (Chariot Pulling) Starts at 4:00 PM
Jagannatha Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Significance
According to the Hindu Scripture, this day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus.
This is an extremely powerful day when Lord Jagannatha comes out of the sanctorum in a chariot to bless the devotees, who come and participate in the Ratha Yatra just to have a glimpse of the Lord. He sees all the devotees and bless them with all the worldly pleasures and spiritual enlightenment. It is also believed that as per Bamadev Sanhita, devotees who have a glimpse of the Lord Jagannatha, Lord Sudarshan, Balabhadra and Subhadra at the Gundicha temple for seven long days, they attain salvation after death and directly goes to Vaikuntha Dham.
This festival is more than a cultural event, when the preserver of this universe comes out of the temple to remove the sins of his devotees and people experience a miraculous divine energy around the area of the temple and even people who are present there, try to touch the chariot and pull the chariot by holding the rope, which is considered extremely auspicious.
Wishing you all a very happy Jagannatha Rath Yatra..!!
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Live: PM Modi, President Murmu Extend Greetings; ‘Pahandi’ Ritual Begins
As many as 10,000 security personnel, including eight companies of Central Armed Police Forces, have been deployed in the pilgrim town. AI-enabled CCTV cameras have been installed for surveillance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of chariot pulling festival.
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Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Live Streaming Updates: Lakhs of devotees have gathered at holy town of Puri in Odisha to take part in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra on Friday. In the wake of mass gathering, the state government has made elaborate arrangements.
It is estimated that about one lakh people reached pilgrim town of Puri by Thursday evening, and the number increased manifold this morning. Like every year, devotees from across the country and abroad are expected to participate in the event.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee said “all arrangements are in place to make the mega event successful.”
Further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of chariot pulling festival. Several BJP leaders also gathered at Puri Jagannath Temple at the holy rituals began.
As a massive crowd participated in the auspicious Hindu festival on Friday, security has been heightened across the town to ensure a smooth flow of events. As many as 10,000 security personnel, including eight companies of Central Armed Police Forces, have been deployed in the pilgrim town. AI-enabled CCTV cameras have been installed for surveillance. Besides, Odisha DGP Y B Khurania has said that the National Security Guard (NSG) snipers will take positions on rooftops along Grand Road in front of the temple.
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra: 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra Ahmedabad latest updates – Gujarat News
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath has begun in Puri, India. The deities will be offered ritual worship and bhog (offering of food) on their chariots. In Ahmedabad, an elephant went out of control during the Yatra and was brought under control with great difficulty. One person was injured in the incident, which led to panic and chaos in the procession, with people seen running in different directions. Lord Jaganath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, will travel approximately 3 km to the Gundicha Temple, which is considered their aunt’s house.
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LIVE Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra seated on chariots in Puri: Rath Yatra to begin at 4 PM; elephant goes rogue in Ahmedabad, 1 injured
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In Puri, the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath has begun on Friday. After the early morning Mangala Aarti and ritual worship, the deities were placed on their respective chariots—Lord Jagannath on the Nandighosh Rath, Goddess Subhadra on the Darpadalana, and Lord Balabhadra on the Taladhwaj Rath.
Now, the deities will be offered ritual worship and bhog (offering of food) on their chariots. At around 3 PM, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb, the head of Puri’s royal family, will perform the traditional Chhera Pahanra ceremony—sweeping the area in front of the chariots with a golden broom—to formally begin the Rath Yatra.
Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, will travel approximately 3 km to the Gundicha Temple, which is considered their aunt’s house.
Rath Yatra celebrations across India
Meanwhile, Rath Yatra processions are also being held in Ahmedabad and other cities across India. In Ahmedabad, the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was carried out with great devotion. Home Minister Amit Shah performed the Mangala Aarti at 4 AM. After this, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the Pahind ceremony, officially starting the Rath Yatra. By around 8:30 PM, the deities are expected to return to the temple.
Around 12:10 PM, devotees took Lord Jagannath towards his chariot.
By 12:50 PM, Mahaprabhu Jagannath was placed on his chariot, Nandighosh.
The chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra have reached Saraspur. Preparations are now underway to offer prasadam to the deities.
Elephant runs amok during Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad
During the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad on Friday morning, an elephant went out of control around 10 AM and ran for about 100 metres. This led to panic and chaos in the procession, with people seen running in different directions. The out-of-control elephant was leading the group of 17 elephants in the Yatra. It was brought under control with great difficulty. One person was injured in the incident.
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Rath Yatra 2025 Live: Rituals completed, Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begin
Puri, the pilgrimage town in Odisha, is all decked up to witness one of the biggest festivals in the world – Jagannath Rath Yatra. The festival is steeped in mythological significance and ancient tradition. Lakhs of devotees from India and abroad have gathered to witness the divine chariot procession.
Rath Yatra 2025 Live: Rituals completed, Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begin
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Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Live Updates: The sacred town of Puri in Odisha is hosting the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra today, June 27. Lakhs of devotees from India and abroad have gathered to witness the divine chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. The festival is steeped in mythological significance and ancient tradition. Stay tuned to News9Live for all live updates and visuals. Read More
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Live Updates
Puri, the pilgrimage town in Odisha, is all decked up to witness one of the biggest festivals in the world – Jagannath Rath Yatra. The festival begins today, June 27. It is believed that lakhs of devotees, not just from India but across the world, will attend this festival. In this festival, devotees pull the chariots of the three deities: Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra (his brother) and Devi Subhadra (his sister).
According to legend, the three siblings spend a week at the Gundicha Temple and then return to the Puri Jagannath Temple. The Rath Yatra is observed every year and dates back to the ancient ages.
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