Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 LIVE: Thursday and Siddha Yoga on Jagannath Rath Yatra, what is the indication and significance

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 LIVE: Jagannath Rath Yatra is going to start from 16th July this year. Jagannath Dham of Puri is included in the four major Dhams of Sanatan Dharma. Here every year on the second date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month, Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath takes place, along with brother Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra.

It is counted among the most ancient and huge Rath Yatras of the world, because on normal days not everyone has access to the sanctum sanctorum of Jagannath Temple, whereas during the Rath Yatra even a common man can have darshan of the Lord and can get the privilege of pulling the rope of his chariot.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 Muhurta

• Date: Ashadh Shukla Dwitiya – till 8:52 am, after that Tritiya starts
• Day: Thursday (Jagannath ji is the form of Vishnu ji, and Thursday is dear to Shri Hari. In such a situation, Thursday being the day of travel is considered rare)
• Nakshatra: Ashlesha
• Yoga: Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga

Importance of Jagannath Rath Yatra

On Ashadh Shukla Dwitiya, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra depart from Sri Mandir for Gundicha Temple sitting on their respective chariots. In which lakhs of devotees from not only the country but also from abroad pull the rope of the chariot.

In the Utkal section (Purushottam Mahatmya) of Skanda Purana, the special importance of Purushottam Kshetra (Puri) and the darshan of Lord Jagannath has been mentioned. It is believed that those who see God during the Rath Yatra, walk with His chariot and remember Him with reverence, attain Vaikuntha Dham. One attains salvation after death.

The festival lasts for 9 days

In this nine-day long festival, such a confluence of faith, service, tradition and enthusiasm is seen, which makes it one of the most prestigious religious events in the world. During these 9 days, different traditions are performed every day like Hera Panchami, Sandhya Darshan, Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besha, Adhar Pana, Neeladri Bije etc. This journey is considered a symbol of the spirit of love, equality, service and public welfare between God and the devotee.

Unique tradition of Jagannath Rath Yatra

Another unique tradition of Rath Yatra is that every year new chariots are made for Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. They are constructed from special types of wood according to traditional rules.