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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra Date and Route

This blog explains the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra Route in simple words with a map to follow. Puri Rath Yatra is a grand Hindu festival celebrated every year at Jagannath Puri. This year the Rath Yatra Festival falls on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2024 Date Time And Tithi

This yatra is mainly taken out on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashad month.

Jagannath Puri YatraDate and Time
DateJuly 7, 2024, Sunday
Dwitiya Tithi Begins4:26 AM on Jul 07, 2024
Dwitiya Tithi Ends4:59 AM on Jul 08, 2024

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra Route Map

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra route map has several stops before the chariots reach the Gundicha Temple. Due to the large crowds, Puri Rath Yatra takes a few hours to reach.

Here’s a description of the Rath Route Map

Jagannath Temple (Starting Point)

The Jagannath Yatra starts at the Jagannath Temple, one of the four major Char Dham religious destinations.

Bada Danda (Grand Road)

The deities are carried through Puri’s main street, Bada Danda, about 3 km from Sri Mandira. This is the main road that connects the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.

Mausima Temple

The chariots stop short at the Mausima Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Jagannath’s aunt. The deities are offered a special Poda Pitha, a sweet made from rice, jaggery and coconut.

Balagandi

This is a significant place along the route where many devotees gather to see the deities.

Gundicha Temple (Destination)

The procession ends at Gundicha Temple, where the deities stay for nine days. It is considered to be Lord Jagannath’s birthplace and has great significance during the Rath Yatra.

Bahuda Yatra

After the nine-day stay at the Gundicha Temple, the deities make their return journey to the Jagannath Temple in a similar procession, which is known as the Bahuda Yatra.

Important Chariots

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra
ChariotDeityHeight (feet)Number of WheelsColors
NandighosaJagannath4516Red and Yellow
TaladhwajaBalabhadra4414Green and Red
DarpadalanaSubhadra4312Black and Red

Also read, Everything About Jagannath Puri Blog for the complete guide regarding Jagannath Puri by YatraDham.Org.

Puja at Jagannath Puri

Are you planning to visit Jagannath Puri? Book your Puja online by YatraDham.Org to take advantage of that Holy moment of Puja.

Jagannath Temple Timings Puri

The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra follows a specific schedule and route, darshan times also vary during the Rath Yatra.

TimeDarshan AvailableDescription
5:30 AM to 7:30YesAfter Mangal Arati
8:00 AM to 9:15 AMNoGopal Ballava Puja
9:15 AM to 11:00 AMYesTill completion of Sakaala Dhoopa Puja
11:00 AM to 1:00 PMYesTill completion of Bhoga Mandap Puja
1:00 PM to 2:00 PMNoNo darshan available
2:00 PM to 5:30 PMYesTill completion of the Chandan Laagi ritual
5:30 PM to 8:00 PMNoSandhya Dhoopa Puja
8:00 PM to 9:00 PMYesTill completion of Chandan Laagi ritual

Note:

Entry PointLion’s Gate (Eastern Gate) is the only entry point for devotees
Exit PointsThe other three gates are used for exit purposes.
Special AccessSevaks and citizens of Puri town can enter by any gate with ID.

Places to Stay in Jagannath Puri

In Jagannath Puri, you will find many accommodation options like Dharamshala, guest houses, the best budget hotels and many more. You can easily book it at YatraDham.Org.

  • Jagannath Ballav Bhakta Niwas Puri
  • Sri Srirup Siddhanti Gaudiya Seva Ashram
  • Rathyatra 2024 Accommodation Package
  • Sri Malook Peeth Gopal Ashram
  • Jagannath Darshan Yatrik Niwas
  • Hotel Surya Greens
  • Gattani Seva Niketan

Also, read Jagannath Puri Bethak ji And Accommodations Blog for more information.

Jagannath Puri Distance

Here is detailed information about Jagannath Puri Temple’s distance from different locations.

Kedarnath to Jagannath Puri Distance2247 Km
Khurda Road to Puri Distance52 km
Puri Railway Station to Jagannath Temple Distance3 km
Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple Distance3 km
Puri to Bhubaneswar Distance61 km
Puri Beach to Jagannath Temple Distance3 km
Jagannath Puri to Lingaraj Temple Distance56 km
Cuttack to Puri Distance83 km

Also read Places To Visit In Jagannath Puri for more details.

Importance of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri

Shree Jagannath Temple is full of spiritual aura and it has so much importance with a deep meaningful history which is given below.

  • Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.
  • One of the four great ‘Char Dham’ pilgrimage sites.
  • The Temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival.
  • In this Yatra, the three vital deities ride on highly decorated chariot cars.

How to Reach Puri Jagannath Temple

By Air

By Air

The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar which is 60 km away.

By Train

By Train

Puri Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station which is 3 km from Jagannath Temple.

By Road

By Road

Puri is well-connected to its neighboring cities through well-built roadways. Buses are the most common mode of transportation to Puri.

Also, read How to Reach Jagannath Puri Blog for complete guidance and more details.

Sanjay Dangrocha
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