Priests at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha commenced sacred rituals for the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra on 4 June 2026, marking a key preparatory step ahead of the annual Rath Yatra festival.
The three chariots dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra underwent auspicious consecration rituals in Puri on 4 June 2026, following the deities' ceremonial baths ahead of Rath Yatra.
Following the ceremonial baths of the presiding deities, priests at Puri's Jagannath Temple carried out auspicious worship and chariot rituals on 4 June 2026 as the Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) oversaw final preparations for the annual Rath Yatra.
Puri in Odisha is gearing up for the annual Rath Yatra festival, with priests completing key chariot rituals on 4 June 2026 — one of the most revered religious processions in India, drawing lakhs of devotees each year to the temple town.