Jagannath Rath Yatra Festivities Begin With Grand Devotion In Puri, Ahmedabad: WATCH
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra has begun in Puri and Ahmedabad, drawing millions of devotees to witness the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
The sacred town of Puri came alive today as the grand annual Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 commenced with vibrant celebrations and chants of devotion echoing through the streets. Scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 5, this nine-day spiritual journey marks one of the most revered festivals in the Hindu calendar, drawing millions of pilgrims from across India and abroad.
The iconic procession sees three majestic chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister Goddess Subhadra from the main Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, where the deities reside for a week before returning in a ceremonious return journey known as Bahuda Yatra.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his warm wishes to devotees, encouraging them to take part in the festivities “with utmost faith and devotion.”
While Puri led the spiritual celebrations, Ahmedabad also joined in the celebrations. For the first time, Lord Jagannath received a Guard of Honour as part of the city’s Rath Yatra celebrations.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered ceremonial prayers and flagged off the chariot, adding grandeur to the occasion.
#WATCH | Gujarat | Devotees gather at Shree Jagannathji Mandir, Ahmedabad, ahead of #RathYatra, which commences today.
— ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel will attend the Rath Yatra.
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As the auspicious Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 kicks off, an overwhelming number of devotees throng the Shree Jagannathji Mandir in Ahmedabad early Friday morning to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: For the first time in Ahmedabad, Lord Jagannath received a Guard of Honor. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the worship and flagged off the chariot’s pic.twitter.com/b33sBHF5A7
— IANS (@ians_india) June 27, 2025
VIDEO | Odisha, Puri: Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur), Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) and Puri MP Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) meet Shankaracharya at Govardhan Mutt and seek blessings. #Puri #JagannathRathYatra2025
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 27, 2025
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VIDEO | Odisha: Several foreign devotees gather to attend the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. Here’s what one foreign devotee, Premdas, said: “We came from Vrindavan under the guidance of our Gurudev. We feel extremely happy to be in such a sacred place to have the darshan of… pic.twitter.com/8WwwyPIPzX
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 27, 2025
VIDEO | Odisha: Here’s what Puri Collector and District Magistrate Siddharth Shankar Swain said ahead of the Jagannath Rath Yatra “Our Grand Road is not just filled with artistic expressions but also with the enthusiasm of devotees. All kinds of arrangements have been made.… pic.twitter.com/umSjY8zc4L
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 27, 2025
#WATCH | Odisha: Devotees gather in large numbers at Puri's Jagannath Temple for the annual Rath Yatra, which is set to begin today. pic.twitter.com/jOCJphlKVx
— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2025
With lakhs of devotees pulling the sacred chariots with thick ropes as an act of service and surrender, the festival continues to be a moving spectacle of culture and faith.
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