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Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra: A symbol of happiness, peace and prosperity

The Jagannath Rath Yatra, to be held in Puri, Odisha, will begin on Friday, June 27 this year. This major religious occasion involves Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra traveling in a chariot.

Last Updated : Tuesday, 10 June 2025
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Spiritual News: The Jagannath Rath Yatra, to be held in Puri, Odisha, will begin on Friday, June 27 this year. This major religious occasion involves Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra traveling in a chariot. Millions of devotees will participate in this journey, who are eager to receive the grace and blessings of Lord Jagannath.

Spiritual significance

The importance of Jagannath Rath Yatra is very high in Hinduism. It is believed that participating in this journey liberates one from sins and attains salvation. The grace of Lord Jagannath brings happiness, peace, and prosperity in life. During this journey, devotees remain immersed in the devotion of their beloved deity and perform various worships to receive his grace.

Tradition of bringing special things home

There is a tradition of bringing some special things home during this journey, which includes

Nirmalya: Special Prasad of Lord Jagannath, which is made of dry rice. Bringing it home cuts off all sins and attains salvation.

Piece of chariot wood: Bringing a small piece of chariot wood into the house brings positivity in life and maintains peace and happiness in the house.

Image of Lord Jagannath: Keeping the idol or picture of the Lord in the house brings his blessings and removes all sorrows.

Mahaprasad: Prasad of Puri temple, which is known as Anna Brahma. Bringing it home removes all the sufferings of the devotees.

Tulsi garland: Lord Jagannath is fond of Tulsi. If Tulsi garland is brought into the house, it removes negative energy.

Preparations for the Yatra

Special preparations are made in the city of Puri for the Jagannath Rath Yatra. The chariots are constructed from neem wood, and special security arrangements are made during the journey. Food, drink, and accommodation are arranged for lakhs of devotees.

Jagannath Rath Yatra is an important religious occasion in which happiness, peace, and prosperity come into life with the grace of Lord Jagannath. Participation in this journey liberates one from sins and attains salvation. The tradition of bringing special things home brings positivity in life, and happiness and peace remain in the house. Lakhs of devotees will participate in this journey and are eager to receive the blessings of Lord Jagannath.

Security arrangements during Jagannath Rath Yatra

Special attention is paid to security arrangements during the Jagannath Rath Yatra. Strict security arrangements are made by the Puri Police and administration. Special attention is also paid to the traffic system during the journey, and special buses and vehicles are arranged for the devotees.

Importance of Jagannath Rath Yatra

The importance of Jagannath Rath Yatra is not only from the religious point of view, but it is also a cultural and social occasion. By participating in this yatra, people get an opportunity to meet each other and understand their culture. Jagannath Rath Yatra is a symbol of unity and integrity, and it works to bring people together.