Festival guide
Jagannath Rath Yatra
जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा
Chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
At a glance
How is Jagannath Rath Yatra dated?
Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Rath Yatra, Puri Rath Yatra, Rath Dwitiya.
Yearly reference
Jagannath Rath Yatra dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, the second tithi of the bright fortnight in Ashadha.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedJagannath Rath Yatra tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
AshleshaDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
The deities travel from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri.
Traditions and Regions
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Common questions
How is Jagannath Rath Yatra dated?
Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Jagannath Rath Yatra?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Jagannath Rath Yatra. Choose a year above to see the details.
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.