India, July 4 -- Rath Yatra, one of the most celebrated festivals dedicated to Lord Jagannath, is approaching. Observed with grand processions in Puri and celebrated across India, the festival holds deep religious significance. According to Vedic astrologers, it is also considered a spiritually powerful time for reflection and new beginnings. For many devotees, it marks a period of devotion, renewal and seeking divine blessings.

According to the traditional Hindu lunar calendar and Drik Panchang, Rath Yatra will be observed on Thursday, July 16, 2026, on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya.

Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 11:50 AM on Jul 15, 2026

Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 08:52 AM on Jul 16, 2026

The return journey, known as Bahuda Yatra or Ulto Rath, will be c...