Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 Date — Sunday, July 7, 2024
When is Rath Yatra in 2024? Jagannath Rath Yatra falls on Sunday, July 7, 2024 (Puri).
Observance: Jagannath Rathyatra. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 date
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:29 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 07:22 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:26 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:08 am – 04:49 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:58 am – 12:53 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 05:38 pm – 07:22 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Nakshatra | Pushya |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sun, 7 July 2024 or ask your local mandir.
About Jagannath Rath Yatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of Hinduism’s most famous chariot festivals, centered on the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. Lord Jagannath, with Balabhadra and Subhadra, is taken out of the temple on towering wooden chariots and pulled by devotees toward the Gundicha Temple. The yatra falls in the bright fortnight of Ashadha (usually June–July). Cities and ISKCON centers worldwide hold parallel processions, kirtan, and mahaprasad distribution. For devotees, the festival is about access: the Lord comes into the streets so everyone can take darshan.
How to observe
On the day of Rath Yatra, many families visit a Jagannath temple early for darshan, join chariot pulling if a local yatra is organized, and sing bhajans or Jagannath ashtakam. Offering or receiving mahaprasad (often rice-based khichdi and sweets) is considered highly auspicious. If you cannot travel to Puri, follow a local temple schedule — confirm chariot start time and return (Bahuda) yatra dates with the temple office, since city calendars can differ by a day.
Rath Yatra is also searched as Rathyatra, Ratha Yatra, and Jagannath Yatra. The English date on this page is computed for a reference Indian city calendar; always confirm the local temple announcement for your city.
Why we celebrate
Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra leave the Puri temple on towering chariots for Gundicha — a cosmic journey of the Lord among devotees. Rath Yatra (Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya) is one of Hinduism’s great public festivals, celebrated in Puri and worldwide.
Regional notes
Puri remains the spiritual center. Large processions also run in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bengaluru, and diaspora cities. Always follow local temple security and chariot schedules.
How it is celebrated
Devotees pull the chariots, sing kirtan, and take mahaprasad. ISKCON and local Jagannath temples host parallel yatras. Bahuda Yatra marks the return procession days later.
Puja timing
Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya; seek darshan before the chariots leave. Confirm local chariot start time with your temple.
Foods & offerings
Mahaprasad — especially Puri-style khichdi, kheer, and temple sweets shared as prasad.
Rituals
- Pull the chariot with devotion (or support the yatra if you cannot pull).
- Sing Jagannath kirtan and offer flowers or cloth to the rath where allowed.
- Partake mahaprasad and give dana in Jagannath’s name.
Jagannath Rath Yatra dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Sun, 7 July 2024 |
| 2025 | Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 date |
| 2026 | Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024
- Vat Savitri 2024 date — Fri, 5 July 2024
- Guru Purnima 2024 date — Sun, 21 July 2024
- Hariyali Teej 2024 date — Wed, 7 August 2024
- Nag Panchami 2024 date — Fri, 9 August 2024
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 date — Fri, 16 August 2024
- Raksha Bandhan 2024 date — Mon, 19 August 2024
- Buddha Purnima 2024 date — Thu, 23 May 2024
- Janmashtami 2024 date — Mon, 26 August 2024
- Dahi Handi 2024 date — Tue, 27 August 2024
- Akshaya Tritiya 2024 date — Fri, 10 May 2024
- Hartalika Teej 2024 date — Fri, 6 September 2024
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 date — Sat, 7 September 2024
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puri | 11:25 am – 12:18 pm | 04:50 pm – 06:29 pm | 05:13 am | 06:29 pm |
| Delhi | 11:58 am – 12:53 pm | 05:38 pm – 07:22 pm | 05:29 am | 07:22 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:16 pm – 01:09 pm | 05:41 pm – 07:20 pm | 06:06 am | 07:20 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:58 am – 12:50 pm | 05:13 pm – 06:50 pm | 05:58 am | 06:50 pm |
| Chennai | 11:48 am – 12:39 pm | 05:03 pm – 06:39 pm | 05:48 am | 06:39 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:54 am – 12:47 pm | 05:16 pm – 06:54 pm | 05:47 am | 06:54 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:14 am – 12:08 pm | 04:44 pm – 06:25 pm | 04:57 am | 06:25 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 7 July 2024.
Jagannath Rath Yatra rituals step by step
- Before the festival, Snana Purnima and the Anavasara period keep the deities away from public view.
- On the day, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are brought out in the Pahandi procession to their chariots — Nandighosha, Taladhwaja and Darpadalana.
- The Gajapati King of Puri performs Chhera Pahanra — sweeping the chariots with a golden broom.
- Devotees pull the chariots to the Gundicha Temple; the return journey (Bahuda Yatra) follows about nine days later.
What to do on Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024
- Join a local Rath Yatra — ISKCON and many Jagannath temples hold processions worldwide.
- Pull the chariot rope or help with the procession seva; touching the rope is considered a blessing.
- Offer and share Mahaprasad, and chant the Jagannath Ashtakam or the Hare Krishna mahamantra.
- Check local sunrise, Abhijit Muhurat and Rahu Kaal in the table below when planning home puja.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 in Puri?
Abhijit Muhurat in Puri on Sun, 7 July 2024 is 11:25 am – 12:18 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
Where is the main Rath Yatra held?
The main Rath Yatra is at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, where three chariots carry Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra to the Gundicha Temple.
When is Bahuda Yatra?
Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of the chariots to the Jagannath Temple, is usually held on Ashadha Shukla Dashami, about nine days after Rath Yatra.
