Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Snan Purnima Ritual Today, Rath Yatra to Begin on June 27 — Full Details Inside

Puri, Odisha – The sacred rituals of the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 have officially begun with Snan Purnima being observed today. As per the Hindu calendar (Panchang), this spiritual event marks the ceremonial bath of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra before they embark on the grand chariot procession from the Jagannath Temple in Puri.

🛕 Snan Purnima: The Sacred Bathing Ceremony

On this auspicious day of Jyeshtha Purnima, the idols of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are brought out from the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha) to the Snana Mandap (bathing pavilion). They are then ceremonially bathed with 108 pitchers of holy water, infused with sandalwood, saffron, musk, and fragrant herbs.

Following this traditional Snana Yatra, the deities are believed to fall ill and are kept away from public view for 14 days in a ritual known as Anasara, where no darshan is allowed.

🗓️ Rath Yatra 2025 Date and Schedule

This year, the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra will begin on Friday, June 27, 2025. On this day, the deities will board their elaborately decorated chariots and travel from the main Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, a distance of around 3 km. The return journey, known as Bahuda Yatra, will conclude on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

🙏 Massive Devotee Participation Expected

Each year, this spiritual journey attracts lakhs of devotees from across India and the world. The Jagannath Rath Yatra is not only a major religious event but also a cultural celebration, featuring devotional music, chants, and vibrant traditional attire.

⚠️ Important Note

During the Anasara period, devotees offer prayers from outside the temple as the deities undergo rest and recovery. The idols reappear on Netrotsav, a day before the Rath Yatra begins, for public viewing.