Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: When Will Jagannath Yatra Begin? Know The Date And Auspicious Timings

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2026

Jagannath Puri is one of the four Dhams in India, which is situated in Puri, Odisha. Every year, the Jagannath Yatra begins with the chant of "Jai Jagannath", where chariots of Lord Vishnu (known as Lord Jagannath), with his elder brother, Lord Balram, and his sister, Goddess Subhadra, are featured. The Jagannath Rath Yatra begins on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Ashadh Shukla Paksha. This year, the Rath Yatra will begin on 16 July 2026.

When will Jagannath Rath Yatra begin in 2026? 

Every year, the Jagannath Rath Yatra begins on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashadh month. The Dwitiya Tithi will begin at 8:52 on 16 July, and as per the Udaya tithi, the Rath Yatra will begin on 16 July. This year, the Rath Yatra will begin on a Thursday, the day dedicated to Lord Jagannath (a form of Lord Vishnu). The auspicious muhurat for the Yatra will be from 5:33 AM to 12:00 PM. After the nine days of journey, the Rath Yatra will return on 24 July 2026.

Auspicious Timings on Jagannath Yatra

• Brahma Muhurt: 04:12 AM to 04:53 AM    
• Pratah Sandhya: 04:32 AM to 05:34 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM
• Vijaya Muhurt:    02:45 PM to 03:40 PM
• Godhuli Muhurt: 07:19 PM to 07:40 PM    
• Sayahna Sandhya: 07:21 PM to 08:22 PM
• Amrit Kalam: 06:23 PM to 07:52 PM    
• Nishita Muhurt: 12:07 AM, Jul 17 to 12:48 AM, Jul 17
• Ravi Yog: 07:52 PM to 05:34 AM, Jul 17          

What is the Jagannath Rath Yatra?

The Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu religion. This auspicious festival is celebrated in Puri, Odisha, and the Rath Yatra begins on the Dwitiya tithi of Ashadh Shukla Paksha. "Jagannath" means Jag ke Nath, which means the Lord of the Universe. The Jagannath Yatra involves a chariot procession (Rath Yatra) of Lord Jagannath. The total number of three chariots is featured in the Jagannath Yatra; the first belongs to Lord Jagannath, the second is for his elder brother, Lord Balram, and the third belongs to his sister, Goddess Subhadra. The Jagannath Yatra begins for nine days, during which all the chariots are pulled by devotees using ropes.