India, July 14 -- One of India's biggest and most sacred festivals, Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026, is set to begin on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Puri, Odisha. Every year, millions of devotees gather to witness Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra leave the Jagannath Temple and travel to the Gundicha Temple in a grand procession.

A spiritual teacher, Yuvika Dhar, tells Hindustan Times that the Rath Yatra is more than a religious celebration. It is a reminder that the divine reaches out to everyone, offering blessings without any barriers.

According to Yuvika Dhar, the Jagannath Rath Yatra will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2026, on the Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashadha from 5:33 a.m. to 12:00 p....