Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Witness the divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra as the grand Rath Yatra rolls through the holy city of Puri on today Friday, June 27, 2025. Lakhs of devotees gather each year to pull the massive, ornately decorated chariots carrying the deities from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, a sacred ritual symbolizing the Lord鈥檚 annual visit to His aunt鈥檚 home.
Celebrated for centuries, this spectacular procession is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. From early morning rituals to the ceremonial chariot pulling in the evening, the day unfolds with unmatched devotion and cultural grandeur.
For those unable to be present in person, Doordarshan will broadcast the entire event live. Here鈥檚 your complete guide to the schedule, live stream, traffic rules, parking arrangements, and police advisory.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Watch LIVE
Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
Live Stream Starts: 8:30 AM IST
Telecast on: Doordarshan National
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Rituals & Schedule (June 27, 2025)
Mangala Alati: 6 AM
Mailam:鈥 6.10 AM
Tadapa Lagi: 6.30 AM
Rosha Homa: 6.30 AM
Abakasha: 7 AM
Surya Puja (Sun Puja) : 7.10 AM
Dwarapal Puja: 7.30 AM
Besha Sesha: 7.30 AM
Gopala Ballabha & Sakala Puja (Khichdi Bhog) : 8 AM to 9 AM
Rath Pratistha: 9 AM
Mangalarpana: 9.15 AM
Pahandi Begins: 9.30 AM
Pahandi Ends: 12.30 AM
Shree Shree Madana Mohana, Shree Shree Rama & Shree Shree Krushna Bije: 12.30 M 鈥 1 PM
Chita Lagi: 1.30 PM 鈥 2 PM
Besha Sesha: 1.30 PM 鈥 2.30 PM
Chhera Panhara: 2.30 PM 鈥 3.30 PM
Charamala Phita (Untie Charamala), Tying (installation) of Ghoda (Horse) & Sarathi on the Rathas (chariots) : 鈥 4 PM
Pulling of Ratha Begins: 4 PM
TRAFFIC ADVISORY & ROUTE DETAILS
Bus Parking Arrangements
From Bhubaneswar: Park at Malatipatapur; return same route
From Brahmagiri: Park at Flourish India
From Konark: Park near Swami Narayan Temple
To Talabania Bus Stand: Various routes via Malatipatapur, Batagaon, etc.
LMV Parking Zones
From Bhubaneswar/Konark: Reach Talabania via Baidas Nagar
From Brahmagiri: Reach Sterling-side zones
Parking order: OLA Guest House 鈫 Helipad 鈫 ITI 鈫 Indoor Stadium 鈫 Fish Market
Two-Wheelers
From Bhubaneswar/Brahmagiri: Old JBPC 鈫 Matitota
From Konark: Up to Blue Flag Beach/Hotel Neelachal Ashok
Three-Wheelers
Shuttle services from Talabania, Malatipatapur, and Brahmagiri to designated drop zones. Must return along the same route.
SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS FOR JAGANNATH RATH YATRA 2025
275 AI-enabled CCTVs with live feeds monitored through Integrated Command Centre
200 platoons of Odisha Police deployed
10,000 personnel from CAPF, BSF, CRPF & Home Guards on duty
Drones, anti-drone units, and marine patrols active
Chatbot for real-time updates on traffic and parking
President Murmu, PM Modi Extend Greetings on Lord Jagannath鈥檚 Rath Yatra
On the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed their heartfelt greetings to devotees of Lord Jagannath across India and worldwide.
President Murmu shared on X, 鈥淥n the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in India and abroad. Millions of devotees attain a divine experience by having the darshan of the revered deities鈥擝alabhadra, Lord Shri Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan鈥攕eated on the chariot. The human-like divine play of these godly forms is the speciality of the Rath Yatra. On this auspicious occasion, my prayer to Lord Shri Jagannath is that an atmosphere of peace, friendship, and affection prevails throughout the world.鈥
Prime Minister Modi also extended his warm wishes, praying for happiness and good health for all.
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鈥 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 27, 2025
鈥淥n the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath鈥檚 Rath Yatra, my heartfelt best wishes to all fellow countrymen. May this holy festival of faith and devotion bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health to everyone鈥檚 life. Jai Jagannath!鈥 PM Modi on X in Hindi and Odia.