The Puri Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, a major annual event, is set to take place on June 27, 2025. The festival, also called the Gundicha Yatra or Chariot Festival, is a vibrant celebration of the deities’ journey. This year’s Rath Yatra is particularly significant, falling on the second day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha. The chariots are symbols of ‘Sandhini Sakti,’ and touching them is believed to bring blessings. The event involves elaborate rituals, including the pulling of the chariots by devotees towards the Shree Gundicha Temple.
