Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Traffic Advisory, Routes, Parking & Shuttle Services Ahead of Nine-Day Festival

Puri is gearing up for the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra, beginning on June 27, 2025. This nine-day festival attracts millions of devotees, prompting extensive traffic management plans to ensure safety and smooth movement. Here’s everything you need to know about travel advisories, parking, routes, and shuttle services during the event.

Festival Overview

The Jagannath Rath Yatra sees the ceremonial procession of Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister Goddess Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, where they stay for a week before returning. The festival is celebrated with great fervor, and the massive chariots of the deities are pulled by devotees amid festive crowds.

Traffic Management and Parking Arrangements

To manage the heavy influx of visitors, 21 parking spots have been designated, primarily around three major locations. Additionally, five ‘holding areas’ are arranged to accommodate crowds during peak times.

Authorities will also use mobile apps to provide real-time traffic updates to visitors. A multi-agency mock drill involving 11 agencies was recently conducted near the Jagannath Temple to ensure emergency preparedness.

Vehicle Movement and Parking Details

Tourist Buses:

• From Bhubaneswar: Allowed up to Malatipatapur Parking; return via the same route.
• From Brahmagiri: Allowed up to Flourish India Parking; return the same way.
• From Konark: Allowed up to Swami Narayan Temple Parking; return the same way.

Regular Buses:

• Bhubaneswar side buses will reach Talabania Bus Stand via Malatipatapur ROB; return route includes Balighat, Samangara village, and Batagaon.
• Konark side buses allowed to Talabania Bus Stand via Balighai and Baidas Nagar; return same route.
• Brahmagiri side buses allowed to Talabania Bus Stand, Mangalaghat, Batagaon, Malatipatapur ROB, and Baidas Nagar; return via Balighat, Samangara village, and Batagaon.

Four-Wheelers (Light Motor Vehicles - LMVs):

• From Bhubaneswar: Parking at Talabania side via Malatipatapur ROB, Baidas Nagar, and Grid Station, with sequential parking at OLA Guest House, Helipad, ITI College, Indoor Stadium, Horticulture Field, and Hygienic Fish Market.
• Overflow parking directed to Sterling side via Malatipatapur, Batagaon, Mangalaghat.
• From Konark: Similar Talabania side parking sequence.
• From Brahmagiri: Parking at Sterling side via Mangalaghat and Sterling Chhaka, including road-side and college parking.

Two-Wheelers:

• From Bhubaneswar and Brahmagiri: Allowed up to Old Jagannath Ballav parking on a first-come-first-served basis. Overflow directed to Matitota Helipad and Play Ground Parking via Malatipatapur, Batagaon, and Mangalaghat.
• From Konark: Allowed up to Blue Flag Beach and Hotel Neelachal Ashok Parking via Baidas Nagar, Grid Station, Helipad, and other key points; return same route.

No Vehicle Zones

To ensure pedestrian safety, the following areas will be vehicle-free during the festival:

• Entire Grand Road
• Light House to Digabareni Chhaka
• Subhash Bose Chhaka to Hospital Crossing
• Kumbharapada PS to Hospital Crossing
• Brushav Chhaka to Temple
• Solakhia Baragachha to Temple
• Mochisahi Chhaka to Temple

Shuttle Service (Three-Wheelers)

• From Talabania: Three-wheelers will operate via Ghoda Bazar, Water Works Road, Odisha Bakery, and Ram Mandir, returning via Shreekhestra Colony and Mangala Mandir.
• From Malatipatpur: Allowed up to Atharanala via Batagaon Chhaka with return on the same route.
• From Brahmagiri: Allowed up to Sterling via Mangalaghat; return via the same path.

This comprehensive traffic and transport plan aims to ensure smooth mobility and safety during the Puri Rath Yatra 2025. Devotees and visitors are advised to follow the guidelines and use available apps for updates to have a safe and memorable experience.