festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
The festivities will begin with Rajendra Abhisheka on June 24, followed by Rukmini Harana Ekadashi on June 25 and Champaka Dwadashi on June 26. The important Debasnana Purnima (Snana Yatra) will be observed on June 29, when the deities are ceremonially bathed with 108 pots of sacred water. This will be followed by the Anasara Niti period from June 30 to July 13, during which the deities remain away from public darshan.
Devotees will receive the first glimpse of the rejuvenated deities during Netrotsava and Nabajaubana Darshan on July 14, while Ratha Angyamala Bije will be observed on July 15 before the grand chariot procession.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: Complete Ritual Calendar
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Date
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Ritual / Festival
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24 June 2026
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Rajendra Abhisheka
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25 June 2026
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Rukmini Harana Ekadashi
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26 June 2026
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Champaka Dwadashi
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29 June 2026
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Debasnana Purnima (Snana Yatra)
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30 June – 13 July 2026
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Anasara Niti
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14 July 2026
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Netrotsava & Nabajaubana Darshan
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15 July 2026
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Ratha Angyamala Bije
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16 July 2026
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Shree Gundicha Yatra (Jagannath Rath Yatra)
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20 July 2026
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Hera Panchami
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21 July 2026
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Dakshina Moda
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23 July 2026
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Sandhya Darshan
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24 July 2026
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Bahuda Yatra
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25 July 2026
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Hari Shayana Ekadashi & Suna Besha
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26 July 2026
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Adhara Pana
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27 July 2026
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Niladri Bije
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The festival will conclude with Niladri Bije on July 27, 2026, marking the ceremonial return of the deities to the sanctum of the Jagannath Temple. Devotees planning to attend the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 in Puri are advised to make travel and accommodation arrangements well in advance due to the expected influx of lakhs of pilgrims.
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