Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Ratha Yatra (Puri)
Ratha Yatra (Puri) 2026 is observed on Thursday, 16 July 2026 — it follows dvitiya of shukla paksha, ashadha.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 16 July 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Ratha Yatra — the chariot festival of Puri — sees the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra journey from their main temple to the Gundicha Temple on three massive wooden chariots pulled by devotees.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 7 July 2024 (past)
- 2025 27 June 2025 (past)
- 2026 16 July 2026
- 2027 5 July 2027
- 2028 24 June 2028
- 2029 13 July 2029
- 2030 2 July 2030
- 2031 22 June 2031
- 2032 9 July 2032
- 2033 28 June 2033
- 2034 17 July 2034
- 2035 7 July 2035
- 2036 25 June 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Ratha Yatra (Puri) 2026?
Ratha Yatra (Puri) 2026 is observed on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The festival follows dvitiya of shukla paksha, ashadha.
What is Ratha Yatra (Puri)?
Ratha Yatra — the chariot festival of Puri — sees the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra journey from their main temple to the Gundicha Temple on three massive wooden chariots pulled by devotees.
Who observes Ratha Yatra (Puri)?
Ratha Yatra (Puri) is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Ratha Yatra (Puri) change every year?
Ratha Yatra (Puri) is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on dvitiya of shukla paksha, ashadha. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.