| Festival Name |
Ratha Yatra (Chariot Festival) |
| Date in 2025 |
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 |
| Primary Location |
Puri, Odisha, India |
| Deities Involved |
Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra |
| Main Ritual |
Pulling of the chariots (Rathas) from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple |
| Return Journey (Bahuda Yatra) |
Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Festival Duration |
9 Days |
| Significance |
Symbolizes Lord Jagannath's annual visit to his aunt's temple; a major spiritual event for Hindus |
| Other Celebrating Cities |
Ahmedabad, Kolkata, New Delhi, London, New York (ISKCON Temples) |
| Famous Rituals |
Chera Pahara (sweeping by King), Chariot Pulling, Darshan at Gundicha Temple |