Rath Yatra 2026: date and puja muhurat
The chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, on the second day of Ashadha's bright half.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Rath Yatra 2026
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya: 11:51 AM, 15 Jul – 8:53 AM, 16 Jul
Rath Yatra 2027
Monday, 5 July 2027
Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya: 4:51 AM, 5 Jul – 1:14 AM, 6 Jul
Rath Yatra dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, 5 July 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, 24 June 2028 |
| 2029 | Friday, 13 July 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, 2 July 2030 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Rath Yatra 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| Chennai | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| Pune | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 16 July 2026 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, on the second day of Ashadha's bright half. Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are drawn through the streets of Puri on great wooden chariots.
Why it matters
Jagannath, with Balabhadra and Subhadra, leaves the temple on giant chariots to visit his aunt's temple — a festival where the deity comes out to meet everyone.
How it is traditionally kept
Devotees pull the chariots or join processions in their own cities; temples hold special worship.
- Join or watch the chariot procession
- Pull the chariot ropes, considered a great blessing
- Sing bhajans and chant Jagannath's name
- Share mahaprasad
Across India
Most famous in Puri, Odisha; ISKCON holds Rath Yatras in cities across India and the world.
Questions
When is Rath Yatra in 2026?
Rath Yatra is on Thursday, 16 July 2026, by the Shukla Dwitiya, computed for New Delhi.
When is Rath Yatra in 2027?
Rath Yatra is on Monday, 5 July 2027, by the Shukla Dwitiya, computed for New Delhi.
What is Rath Yatra?
The chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, on the second day of Ashadha's bright half. Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are drawn through the streets of Puri on great wooden chariots.
How is Rath Yatra traditionally kept?
Devotees pull the chariots or join processions in their own cities; temples hold special worship.
When is Rath Yatra in 2028?
Saturday, 24 June 2028. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Rath Yatra in 2029?
Friday, 13 July 2029. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Rath Yatra in 2030?
Tuesday, 2 July 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Rath Yatra celebrated across India?
Most famous in Puri, Odisha; ISKCON holds Rath Yatras in cities across India and the world.
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