Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026
Annual Rath Yatra celebration at PBEL City 2026
Snana Puja at Temple
Deva Snana Purnima - The lords will engage in the annual bathing festival.
Anavasara begins – Idols in rest
Anavasara Start - Following the extravacant bathing, lords will fall sick and go into quarantine for recovery
Kids Workshop / Drawing Competition
An engaging workshop for kids related to Rath Yatra
Register for WorkshopNetra Utsava - Nabajauban Darshan
Anavasara End - Following the quarantine period, lords are rejuvinated and fesh eyes are painted on this day.
Ratha Yatra Procession - Start
Pahandi Bije - The lords ride the chariot for the annual journey to Gundicha temple.
Ratha Yatra Procession - End
Ratha Yatra - Lords reach Gundicha temple (Club House). Prasad Sevan
Cultural Program for Residents
Matsya Avatar - The fish incarnation of Vishnu who saved the Vedas and humanity from the great deluge.
Register to PerformPravachan by Shri Bharat Srinivas
भागवतरसस्वादः - A brief immersive contemplation on the Bhagawan's Leela
Cultural Program for Residents
Kurma Avatar - The tortoise incarnation of Vishnu who supported Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean.
Register to PerformMahaprasad
Varaha Avatar - The boar incarnation of Vishnu who rescued the Earth (Bhudevi) from the cosmic ocean by slaying the demon Hiranyaksha.
RSVP NowCultural Program for Residents
Varaha Avatar - The boar incarnation of Vishnu who rescued the Earth (Bhudevi) from the cosmic ocean by slaying the demon Hiranyaksha.
Register to Perform"Brahma so Vishnu" (ब्रह्मा सो विष्णु) - A Movie by Brahma Kumaris
The Divine life history of Prajapati Brahma Baba
Pravachan by Guruji Radheshyam Shuklaji
Hera Panchami - A ritual during Rath Yatra where Goddess Lakshmi visits Gundicha Temple on the fifth day to express anger at Lord Jagannath’s absence.
Sundara Kand Path - By Senior Citizen
Vamana Avatar - The dwarf incarnation of Vishnu who subdued the demon king Bali by covering the universe in three strides.
Tambola Night / Stand-up Comedy
Vamana Avatar - The dwarf incarnation of Vishnu who subdued the demon king Bali by covering the universe in three strides.
Register to PerformPravachan
Parshuram Avatar - The warrior-sage incarnation of Vishnu who wielded an axe to rid the world of corrupt Kshatriyas and restore dharma.
Mythological Fashion Show by PBEL Kids
Parshuram Avatar - The warrior-sage incarnation of Vishnu who wielded an axe to rid the world of corrupt Kshatriyas and restore dharma.
Register for Fashion Show56 Bhog
Ram Avatar - The prince of Ayodhya and incarnation of Vishnu who destroyed Ravana and upheld dharma as the ideal king. Balaram Avatar- The incarnation of Vishnu as Krishna’s elder brother, wielding the plough to protect dharma and empower agriculture.
Offer a Bhog ItemBahuda Jatra - Start
Bahuda Yatra - Return journey of Lords from Gundicha Temple back to the Jagannath Temple in Puri, marking the conclusion of the Rath Yatra.
Bahuda Jatra - End
Rasagola Dibasa - A playful gift of Rasagola from Lord Jagannath for Shri Lakshmi, for being away from home longer than expected
Suna Besha
Suna Besha - A magnificent golden avatar of the Lords on the Chariot
Rath Yatra - Mela
A nostalgic memory of Rath Yatra marketplace, with food, toys, fashion and more.
Adhara Pana offering
Adhara Pana - A celestial drink offered to the lords and then to all beings of after-life
Idols moved back to Temple
Niladri Bije - Lords go back to their temple
Important Notes
- • Please arrive 15 minutes early for volunteer briefings.
- • Traditional dress is encouraged for participants.
- • Parking is restricted near the temple area during the procession.
- • Prasadam will be served after the evening bhajan.