Festival date and tithi
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026
जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा
Chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
At a glance
When is Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha.
Also known as: Rath Yatra 2026, Puri Rath Yatra 2026, Rath Dwitiya 2026.
- Date
- Thursday, 16 July 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, the second tithi of the bright fortnight in Ashadha.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 16 July 2026, with Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedJagannath Rath Yatra 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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The deities travel from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri.
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Common questions
What is the date of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha.
What is the tithi for Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra is observed on Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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