Thousands of devotees joined ISKCON's annual Ulta Rath Yatra procession in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 24 July 2026 — the sacred festival marking the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. (Photo: NationPress)
The Ulta Rath Yatra — literally 'reverse chariot festival' — marks the ceremonial return of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra to their temple after the outward Rath Yatra procession, a tradition observed annually by ISKCON. (Photo: NationPress)
Devotees participated in the chariot-pulling procession organised by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in Kolkata on 24 July 2026, chanting and celebrating the homeward journey of the deities. (Photo: NationPress)
West Bengal witnessed vibrant scenes of devotion as ISKCON's Ulta Rath Yatra drew large crowds in Kolkata on 24 July 2026, with the annual festival honouring Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. (Photo: NationPress)