Annual Jagannath Rath Yatra: The carnival day has alighted again when Lord Jagannath will step out of the temple and bless us all. Every year on the auspicious day of Ashadh Sud 2, in early July, Rath Yatra festival is celebrated. The Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath has been celebrated for centuries in the holy city of Puri, Orissa. The Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad also organises the Rath Yatra. This year the Jagannath Rath Yatra has fallen on July 4, 2019.


Millions of people have gathered to observe the procession. It is said to be the oldest chariot festival of the world. In the procession, three chariots are heavily decorated carrying three deities- Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and younger sister Subhadra. The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are respectively known as Nandighosh, Taladhwaja and Padmadhwaja.


The yatra, which is around 3 kilometer long, marks the journey of these three deities the three deities from Jagannath temple to Devi Gundicha temple. It concludes ten days later when they return to their temple.


Here are some wishes you can send your loved ones participating in the pulling of the chariot.


If your strength seems to fail during this auspicious task, just remember Lord Jaganath ji's brave tasks and let them inspire you.


Need God's help to exercise this year? Go join the Rath Yatra and gain god’s blessings as you work out in his name!

Many work hard, but only a few would do so much in Lord Jaganath ji's name. I admire your will.

Ordinary people know their limits. But only the blessed few know how to push them. Good luck!

Dear loved one, may your hard work for God bring blessings upon you. You already have mine.


The challenge of a Rath Yatra is such that those who manage it shall find life less challenging.

This challenge isn’t a test of excellence, but a test of endurance and duty. Stay Strong

The blisters and bruises on your body will be temporary but the blessing of pulling the rath are permanent, good luck!

You have my blessings, as well as god’s as you undertake this trial. Good luck!

Your body will not fail you if you have God in your heart. You can do it!

Pain is temporary, but your blessings will last forever, stay strong!

During the Rath Yatra you might feel like dying from the pain, but once you complete it, you will feel like you’ve been born again. Bless you.