About
ॐ जगन्नाथाय नमः
Rath Yatra is a significant Sanatan observance centred on chariot. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Rath Yatra deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of Puri give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because chariot teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Rath Yatra speak through chariot of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In Puri and beyond, folk stories of Rath Yatra are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to chariot.
Where it is celebrated
Especially Puri; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.