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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 celebrated with wishes and messages
Times of India··16 Jul
The Jagannath Rath Yatra, the annual chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, is being celebrated on July 16, 2026. Devotees share wishes, quotes, messages and WhatsApp status greetings for the occasion. The procession carries deities from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha. The nine-day festival draws millions of devotees to witness the chariot procession.
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What It Means For You
- Devotees can share Rath Yatra wishes with family and friends today.
- The Puri procession is a major cultural event for Odisha and Hindu communities.
- The festival symbolises faith, equality and devotion across backgrounds.
What's Happening
- Jagannath Rath Yatra is being celebrated on July 16, 2026.
- Deities are carried in chariots from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple.
- Devotees are sharing wishes, quotes and messages for the occasion.
Rath Yatra Context
- The festival is also known as the Festival of Chariots.
- Three chariots carry Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
- The nine-day event includes the return journey called Bahuda Yatra.
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