Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 Date | Puri rath yatra 2024 | : Ratha Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is a major festival of Hindus that is held every year at Puri, Odisha.
The history of the Jagannath Rath Yatra is mentioned in ancient Purans and Samhitas, indicating how old the ritual is. Three chariots representing Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and his sister Goddess Subhadra are paraded from the Jagannath temple to the Gundicha temple, stopping at the Mausi Maa temple, during the festival.
Priests carry the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, which are constructed and adorned in various styles that have been practiced for ages. A great number of people join because pulling the chariot is seen to be extremely lucky. Important information on the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 has been included in this article.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 Date
In the Hindu month of Ashadha, on the second day of Shukla Paksha, is when the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 is observed. Based on the Gregorian calendar, this often occurs in June or July each year. The Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 will take place on Sunday, July 7 of the next year, 2024. In the state of Odisha, this day is marked as a gazetted holiday, and all types of institutions are closed.
Manipur celebrates Kang Rath Yatra, which is comparable to Jagannath Rath Yatra. During the nine-day celebration, processions are led by a chariot that holds the Meitei deity Lainingthou Sanamahi. Despite having a long history, the Kang Rath Yatra was last conducted more than 350 years ago, and it was just recently revived in 2018.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 Celebration
Devotees from all over the world gather for the Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2024 in big numbers to participate in this festival. With drums pounding, devotional songs playing, and dancing acts happening everywhere, there is a massive parade. Please tell us more about the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 celebrations and festivities.
रथयात्रा में सबसे आगे बलरामजी का रथ होता है
गौरतलब है कि रथयात्रा में सबसे आगे बलरामजी का रथ, उसके बाद बीच में देवी सुभद्रा का रथ और सबसे पीछे भगवान जगन्नाथ श्रीकृष्ण का रथ होता है। तीनों के रथ को खींचकर मौसी के घर यानी कि गुंडीचा मंदिर लाया जाता है जो कि जगन्नाथ मंदिर से करीब तीन किलोमीटर दूर है।
Procession of Lord Jagannath on Chariots- Rath Yatra
Chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are lined up on the temple’s entrance called as Sinhadwara meaning the Lion’s Gate. Idols of the three gods are removed from the Jagannath Temple and placed on the respective chariots. The chariots proceed for the Gundicha temple drawn by priests and thousands of devotees. On the way, the chariots stop at the crematorium of Bhakta Salabega to pay tribute to him.
Once the chariots reach and return from the Gundicha Temple, it again stops at the Mausi Maa Temple (Aunt’s abode) where Lord Jagannath and other deities are offered a special type of pancake, called as Poda Pitha, considered to be the favorite food of Lord Jagannath. The chariots then come back to the Jagannath temple after a total stay of seven days. The procession of the three chariots from Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple is called pahandi.
Rath Yatra 2024 (Hera Panchami)
Hera Panchami is a ritual observed on the fifth day of Rath Yatra. During the Ratha Yatra, Lord Jagannath comes out His chariot along with His brother, sister and his divine weapon, and left His wife Mahalaxmi behind, making her very angry. The Goddess expresses her anger for the Lord. She comes out in a palanquin and threatens Lord to come back. To please his wife, Lord Jagannath offers her a garland of consent. Goddess Mahalaxmi returns to the main temple through the Nakachana gate. After certain time, she secretly escapes to her home temple via a path known as Hera Gohri Lane.
Making And Decorating of Chariots (Puri Rath Yatra 2024)
Every year, new chariots for Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are created using wood from particular trees, such as phassi and dhausa, along with additional materials like flowers and ornamental textile pieces. The three chariots’ differing sizes show a hierarchy among the three gods. The 16-wheeled chariot of Lord Jagannath is known as Nandighosh. Taladvaja is the 14-wheeled chariot of His elder brother, Lord Balabhadra. The smallest of the three, the Padmadhvaja chariot of Subhadra has twelve wheels. These raths are disassembled and the wood utilized as fuel in temple kitchens when the chariot celebration ends.
Rath Yatra 2024 Wishes Messages, Status & Quotes
- You can only be limited if you believe so. Involve in serving the Lord and you will find extending new heights every passing day.
- Dear devotee, may your hard efforts to serve the Lord and pull his chariot come off well. I truly hope you are showered with all that you need.
- The fun of Rath Yatra is the hot jallepis that are sold in every fair held in the city. Have a great Rath Yatra, stay blessed.
- May Lord Jagannath bless you in abundance and shower you with the virtue of truth. Happy Rath Yatra 2024 to all.
- On the occasion of Jagannath Rath Jatra, my special greetings to Lord Jagannath devotees across the world. Jai Jagannath!
- Warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Rath Yatra. We bow to Lord Jagannath on this auspicious day.Praying for the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath on the eve of annual Rath yatra festival 2024.
- I offer my prayers to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra. Hope the auspicious event strengthens peace and goodness in society.
- With the blessings of Lord Jagannath, may our country scale new heights of growth. May every Indian be happy and prosperous. Jai Jagannath!
- We Wish You Lots Of Success, Love & Happiness. May Lord Jagannath bless you with peace, prosperity and happiness.
- Wishing friends Happy Rath Yatra 2024, the beautiful, colourful festival of chariots. Enjoy the celebrations.
- May Lord Jagannath bless you abundantly and fill your life with the virtue of truth. Happy Rath Yatra to all.
According to the 147th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, the announcement of Ahmedabad Police has given diversion on 27 roads of Ahmedabad. Alternative routes have also been arranged for motorists.