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 2026

Hindu date

Shukla Dwitiya, Ashadha

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

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.

Read the calculation methodology

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Common observance

vegetarian

Significance

The deities travel from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Pulling rathasJagannath worshipPuri pilgrimage

Observed in

OdishaPan-IndiaGlobal diaspora

Other years

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.