Festival date logic
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026
जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा
Chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
Direct answer
When is Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha.
Also searched as: Rath Yatra 2026, Puri Rath Yatra 2026.
Gregorian date
Thursday, 16 July 2026Hindu date
Shukla Dwitiya, AshadhaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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.
Read the calculation methodologyJagannath Rath Yatra 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
AshleshaCommon observance
vegetarianSignificance
The deities travel from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
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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?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Jagannath Rath Yatra.
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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Citation summary
Samvat lists Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 on Thursday, 16 July 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.