Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: Lakhs of devotees participate in grand chariot procession | See pics

Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

The Jagannath Rath Yatra is among India's largest and most significant religious festivals, held every year in Puri, Odisha.

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A view of the 'Pahandi' of the Lord Jagannath during the 149th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, in Puri on Thursday. The procession starts from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple.(ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

A view of the 'Pahandi' of the Lord Jagannath during the 149th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, in Puri on Thursday. The procession starts from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple.(ANI Photo)

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah participates in the Mangala Arti on the occasion of the Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra at the Shri Jagannath Temple, in Ahmedabad on Thursday.(@AmitShah X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah participates in the Mangala Arti on the occasion of the Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra at the Shri Jagannath Temple, in Ahmedabad on Thursday.(@AmitShah X)

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Devotees play traditional Odia gong (Ghanta) during the Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Devotees play traditional Odia gong (Ghanta) during the Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam)

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Devotees carry Goddess Subhadra to the Darpadalana Ratha during Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam\ X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Devotees carry Goddess Subhadra to the Darpadalana Ratha during Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam\ X)

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Priests adorn the chariot of Lord Jagannath with a floral garland on the occasion of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam X/ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Priests adorn the chariot of Lord Jagannath with a floral garland on the occasion of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam X/ANI Photo)

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A mahout on an elephant, along with devotees, present during the 149th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The procession starts from Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur. (ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

A mahout on an elephant, along with devotees, present during the 149th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The procession starts from Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur. (ANI Photo)

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and others, pulls the chariot during the 59th Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, organised by Shri Jagannath Mandir & Odisha Arts and Cultural Centre (OACC), at Tyagraj Nagar, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (PTI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and others, pulls the chariot during the 59th Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, organised by Shri Jagannath Mandir & Odisha Arts and Cultural Centre (OACC), at Tyagraj Nagar, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (PTI Photo)

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Devotees carry Lord Balabhadra to the Taladhwaja Ratha during Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam X/ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Devotees carry Lord Balabhadra to the Taladhwaja Ratha during Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath temple, in Puri on Thursday. (@JagannathaDhaam X/ANI Photo)

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 A devotee dresses up to signify to Lord Jagannath, His brother Balabhadra, and His sister Subhadra during the 149th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The procession starts from Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur. (ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

 A devotee dresses up to signify to Lord Jagannath, His brother Balabhadra, and His sister Subhadra during the 149th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The procession starts from Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur. (ANI Photo)

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary along with state Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary and others sweep a road during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession organised by ISKCON, in Patna. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary along with state Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary and others sweep a road during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession organised by ISKCON, in Patna. (PTI)

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A priest blows a conch as the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are carried during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession, in Prayagraj, Thursday, July 16. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A priest blows a conch as the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are carried during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession, in Prayagraj, Thursday, July 16. (PTI)

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A priest attends to the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra on the chariot during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Thursday, July 16. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

A priest attends to the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra on the chariot during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Thursday, July 16. (PTI)

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In this image posted on July 16,, Priests and servitors take out a procession as the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra commences, at Jagannath Dham in Puri, Odisha. (@JagannathaDhaam/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

In this image posted on July 16,, Priests and servitors take out a procession as the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra commences, at Jagannath Dham in Puri, Odisha. (@JagannathaDhaam/X)

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Devotees pull the chariot carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession, in Prayagraj, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (PTI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Devotees pull the chariot carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra procession, in Prayagraj, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (PTI Photo)

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